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detailing issues

detailing issues

detailing issues

(OP)
Please forgive me for I am a newbie to SW but -- what is with the detail package??
The dual dimensioning scheme does not allow an option to put the secondary dimension on the bottom. That does not comply with ANSI for dual display.

If you want a basic dimension with a dual dimension, you get two separate boxes (one around the primary and one around the secondary)? I have never seen that as a standard.

If you select multiple edges for a common radius you cannot relocate the radius dimension in the drawing to one of the other radii edges.

Limited control over tangent edges - you can only show all then hide you cannot selectively show an edge.

The part / assembly modeling portion is great but the detailing is looking pretty ugly to me after coming from Pro/E. Where is the SW flexibility that is so valuable with the modeling?

Anybody have reasonable work arounds?

Thanks
Jeff

RE: detailing issues

I have turned in enhancement request's and have indicated these problems with my VAR. I think some of them have been addressed in 2006.
What version are you running?

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

RE: detailing issues

(OP)
I am running 2005  - SP04.
How does 2006 look as far as stability?
I am used to waiting 4-6 months after release with PTC products. This usually gave us a cut that had the early release bugs fixed.

Jeff

RE: detailing issues

Is stable. I plan on updating soon after it's release.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

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