how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
(OP)
I made the mistake of not allowing drawings to drive part dimensions which seems to be preventing me from selecting dimensions without having the dimension tool selected. I also can't seem to modify construction geometry I draw on drawings to describe features.
I've poked through the system and document option menus quite a bit and can't get things working.
I've poked through the system and document option menus quite a bit and can't get things working.






RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
I didn't realize that I had selection filters turned on. I didnt' see the little filter logo wasn't showing and I didn't have the filter options visible so I never noticed it was on until I panned off the view.
RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
Also... I never let my drawings drive my models...
You actually use that?
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RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
BTW, I have no use for the selection filter either and have removed it from the toolbar.
RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
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RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
BTW, good habits are not my strong point.
RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
But... I freely admit to having no real experience with CNC machining.
We are hi-jacking the snot out of this thread...
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RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
sidebar:
The selection filter is a pretty useful tool with feature dense parts and assemblies. I assign the toggle filters command to one of my spaceball buttons. I think I accidentally hit it somewhere while working on my drawing. Remove the button assigment in the context sensitive options should deal with this.
RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
I am not a fan of (over) tolerancing, but when I have to I think you should use the actual feature dims. It is just as much design intent as the overall model shape in my opinion.
Stefan Hamminga
EngIT Solutions
CSWP/Mechanical designer
RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
Oops, self thread hijack.
RE: how do I allow drawings to modify parts?
Perhaps we could have Mr. Murphy design a "hijacker" emoticon?