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Dimension Box

Dimension Box

Dimension Box

(OP)
Hello I just recently started using Solidworks 2005 and I am having trouble. Sometimes when I double click on a dimension that I just made instead of bringing up the simple box to change the measurement it brings up a read only dimensions box that doesn't allow me to change anything. Any ideas? Thanks

RE: Dimension Box

If you are just placing a dimension to the part/assembly this is what should be expected.

If you double-click a feature in your tree you are able to change the dimensions from there. The blue dimensions are feature-driven and the black dimensions are sketch-driven.

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Jon

Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

Solidworks 2005 SP3.1

RE: Dimension Box

The dimensions you can't change are DRIVEN dimensions - probably. Are you editing a part or a drawing? Right-click on it & see if you can "un-check" it.

SolidWorks 2005 SP03.0 / Windows 2000 Professional

RE: Dimension Box

I would say you don't have write access to the part or assy.  To get write access click file --> get write access.  Thats my 2 cents.

RE: Dimension Box

(OP)
Thanks

RE: Dimension Box

I suggest reading up on types of dimensions in "help".

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)

FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

RE: Dimension Box

(OP)
Okay it's the Dimension Properties box that pops up as a read only. Any other ideas?

RE: Dimension Box

If you have placed a dimension in a drawing view by picking an entity or points, that dimension will be "Read only". You will not be able to modify the dimension.

If you placed the dimensions using the Insert > Model items method, you should be able to modify them.


Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of.  FAQ559-520

RE: Dimension Box

(OP)
That's it. Thank you!

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