Fractional Dimensioning
Fractional Dimensioning
(OP)
We occasionally run into a problem with how SW puts fractional dimensions on a print. If the dimension is one inch plus 1/16", it comes out on the print as 1 1/16". It is pretty easy for the shop folks to read this as 11/16". I'd much prefer that it show on the print as 1-1/16", which is pretty clear.
Is there any way to change how these dimensions are written? I don't see anything in any of the options pages.
Is there any way to change how these dimensions are written? I don't see anything in any of the options pages.






RE: Fractional Dimensioning
It is the reason why I always use decimals.
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
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RE: Fractional Dimensioning
Flores
SW06 SP4.1
RE: Fractional Dimensioning
Rob Rodriguez CSWP
President: Northern
Vermont SolidWorks User Group
www.robrodriguez.com (updated 5/01/06)
SW 2006 SP 4.0
RE: Fractional Dimensioning
RE: Fractional Dimensioning
RE: Fractional Dimensioning
RE: Fractional Dimensioning
I have been submitting enhancement requests along with most of my co-workers for four years now to enable stacked dimensions or adding the dash as you suggested. But it's been to no avail. More enhancement requests on this subject will help.
And I understand that not everyone can use decimals. Our shop uses a tape measure to lay out everything, and they've been doing so for close to 200 years. I've gotten a lot of heat every time I've make even very minor changes to our drawing formats.
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RE: Fractional Dimensioning
RE: Fractional Dimensioning
Please start a new thread.
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
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