Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
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I'm creating a drawing with dimensions used to create the model. Here is my problem - I click on the dimension then in the property manager I add 2X<DIM> to signify I want two of those please. Then I will go do something else within SWx. Then come back to the drawing and bam that added text is back to just the dimension <DIM>. I just upgraded to 2005 from 2003 so is this a new problem or a setting I'm not aware existed. Thanks 

Best Regards,
Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SW2005 SP 2.0 & Pro/E 2001
Dell Precision 370
P4 3.6 GHz, 1GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NIVIDA Quadro FX 1400
Do you trust your intuition or go with the flow?






RE: Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
Also, even though the 2X goes away, does it show up in PRINT PREVIEW or when printing?
I do not have this problem.
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP1.1 / PDMWorks 05
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RE: Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
See Thread559-90842 for how to change the setting.
RE: Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
If I use the Smart Dimension tool, then I can add a prefix or suffix (2X or O.D. for example) and if I change the model, the prefix or suffix stays put.
Flores
RE: Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
RE: Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
Thanks OLID for that thread....a star for you
Best Regards,
Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SW2005 SP 2.0 & Pro/E 2001
Dell Precision 370
P4 3.6 GHz, 1GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NIVIDA Quadro FX 1400
Do you trust your intuition or go with the flow?
RE: Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP1.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site
RE: Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
FAQ559-930
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users
RE: Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
I have a question - Why would SWx want the user to go into Regedit to change a variable? I just think it would be more user friendly if SWx had something like Pro/e 2001 a user config file that variables could be set or overridden. I'm not sure SWx intended for their user base to hack into regedit to set a variable. Correct me if I'm wrong here but SWx still sells itself on bi-directionality between part - assembly - drawing, correct? Just a thought while I'm trying to wake up.
Best Regards,
Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SW2005 SP 2.0 & Pro/E 2001
Dell Precision 370
P4 3.6 GHz, 1GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NIVIDA Quadro FX 1400
Do you trust your intuition or go with the flow?
RE: Added Text in Dimensions (Drawing)
Flores