Unlinked dimension question
Unlinked dimension question
(OP)
Say I model a 2” cube and then create a drawing for it. When I slap a dimension on one of the sides, the dimension is going to read 2”. But I want to over-ride the text with something else for whatever reason, and I’m prompted with the warning about the tolerance no longer being live. The dimension text is no longer linked to the model, which is expected. Question is, do these ‘over-ridden’ dimensions have a name such that I can go into doc properties and give them a special color so that next time I open the drawing they’ll stand out?
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris






RE: Unlinked dimension question
RE: Unlinked dimension question
I am sure you are aware that using overridden dims is NOT a recommended practice, and that is probably why an option is not available to colour them.
RE: Unlinked dimension question
RE: Unlinked dimension question
Think about this.
Draw your part at maximum material condition with a plus nothing tolerance +.000 and the minus tolerance of what ever.
Bradley
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RE: Unlinked dimension question
RE: Unlinked dimension question
RE: Unlinked dimension question
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