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Dimension without numbers
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Dimension without numbers

Dimension without numbers

(OP)
I am creating a drawing for a series of parts.  These parts are all essentially the same, except for a couple of dimensions that change.  I don't want to create a drawing for each part I would rather have a generic drawing where the dimensions can be labeled with a letter.  Then I can create a table that lists all of the dimensions for the series.  The problem is that I cannot get Pro/E to let me create a dimension with no number.  This may be a very simple question but it's got me stumped!

Pro/E (Wildfire 3)

Thanks,
Matt

RE: Dimension without numbers

Are you trying to override a model dimension?  Have you created a family table for the series of parts?  The family table will allow you to show this in the drawing for all the series of parts.

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RE: Dimension without numbers

(OP)
I have created a family table, but when I dimension it I just get the default dimension.  

One part that I have is a rod.  This rod can be 1 ft, 2 ft, 3 ft,...., 12ft.  I have a family table with all of these dimensions but in my drawing all I can get it to show me is the 1 ft dimension.

Pro/E (Wildfire 3)

Thanks again,
Matt

RE: Dimension without numbers

In the dimension test you will see @D, which is the pointer to that dimension value. Replace the D with an O (i.e. @O) and it will override the dimension. Follow this with whatever text you need it to show.

RE: Dimension without numbers

An alternative to Justkeepgivener's method is to change the symbolic name of the driving dimension in the part model, and then display it on the drawing.  To do this (in Pro/E 2001) select Modify, DimCosmetics, Symbol, pick the dimension, and enter a new name (such as LENGTH, A, L, etc).  On the drawing, show this dimension, select it, RMB Properties, and then change the dimension text from @D to @S.

Andy

RE: Dimension without numbers

Atlarson has the correct idea.  Change the symbol to a meaningful value and change the dimension display to the symbol.  Then make a table with a repeat region and it will auto fill in the values.

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