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Have you guys notice when you dimension geometry in 2D it's quite difficult? I select my first piece of geometry (a line) its ok (the dimension is now activated). But when you try to select the second piece of geometry (another line) the dimension floats right on top of the cursor and the geometry is hard to pick! It's driving me nuts and I'm getting the wrong dimension. Is there a setting for this?

Thanks,

Macduff spin
Colin Fitzpatrick
Mechanical Design Engineer
Solidworks 2006 SP 4.1
Dell 380 XP Pro SP 2
nVida Quadro FX 3450/4000



RE: Dimension

Its been that way for a while hasn't it? I don't normally have problems with it, but it is a bit annoying at times.

I don't know of a way to change it.

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

RE: Dimension

I drives me nuts sometimes, too. I've gotten into the habit of zooming in and out as needed. It's better than grabbing the wrong item.

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