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Hole Charts - Metric and Imperial values

Hole Charts - Metric and Imperial values

Hole Charts - Metric and Imperial values

(OP)
We tend to design and detail in imperial units, including fasteners, but use metric fasteners when using metric purchase items.

Now, imagine I have a plate, with imperial holes, and metric holes. I'm using the hole wizard to create all the holes, using the correct units. The issue is the hole chart seems to be all imperial or all metric. For example, an 8mm hole shows up as .315.

How can I make the callout say 8mm, without manually over-riding the value <hw-diam>?

RE: Hole Charts - Metric and Imperial values

As far as I know, you can't, SW only uses Global units in tables and drawings (unless Dual dimensions are used, but this will not help you).

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376

RE: Hole Charts - Metric and Imperial values

try an "Enhancement Request".

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

RE: Hole Charts - Metric and Imperial values

(OP)
thanks guys!

just making sure I didn't miss something

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