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Dilema with Dual Dimensions
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Dilema with Dual Dimensions

Dilema with Dual Dimensions

(OP)
I am having a dilema with dual dimensions in 2006 SP4.1. My drawing units are mmgs. The document properties are set for inches as the dual units with fractions checked and rounding checked. The mm dimension is 13750.02383262. SW insists on rounding 541.34 to 541 1/2 no matter what I do. I have tried dimension override, but the dual dimension cannot be overidden and overriding the mm dimension is quirky. I want the dual dimension to be 541 5/16". Any thoughts on how to get there?

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RE: Dilema with Dual Dimensions

Does this help?
thread559-129217

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

RE: Dilema with Dual Dimensions

(OP)
Chris,

Nope, the primary dimension is mm so the control over the secondary seems limited. I wish I could specify the denominator for the secondary.

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RE: Dilema with Dual Dimensions

Oh, I see. Yes this has been an issue for a while. Not sure if this has been fixed in 2007. I have turned in a couple ER's for this before.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

RE: Dilema with Dual Dimensions

(OP)
There is probably more than an enhancement request here from what I am seeing. Thanks for the sanity check.

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RE: Dilema with Dual Dimensions

Quote:

I wish I could specify the denominator for the secondary.
You can!

Tools > Options > Document Properties > Units and in the Dual Units section there is a Denominator field with drop-down selection.

cheers
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to find answers ... FAQ559-1091

RE: Dilema with Dual Dimensions

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CBL

OK, it isn't a drop down, it is incremental. Click an arrow and it moves from 2 to 3 to 4, etc. It is necessary to type in the denominator in going from 2 to 32 or there are a lot of mouse clicks.

Not intuitive, but I did miss it. Thanks.

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