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SW 2006 smart dimensioning

SW 2006 smart dimensioning

SW 2006 smart dimensioning

(OP)
I'm just learning Solidworks (and loving it).  I'm doing a self-taught program because I don't know anyone that does have it.  Basically, I'm going through the tutorials that come with Solidworks (much better then Inventor's).

When I'm use the "smart dimension" and double click to change the dimension, I get the "dimension properties" dialog, not the modify dimension dialog.  I HAVE checked and unchecked the box for "input dimension value" in the options menu.  I don't get the modify dialog either way.

I HAVE searched the forum and the FAQ on eng-tips but have not found my answer.  I've also searched google.  

What am I doing wrong?  Do I have to re-install?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Snowboy

RE: SW 2006 smart dimensioning

Try disabling the Instant 3D mode. Having that enabled tends to make the selection and editing of dimensions somewhat flaky.

cheers

RE: SW 2006 smart dimensioning

(OP)
Cor,

I looked and I could not find "instant 3D" in Solidworks.  I checked the help file and it said that the toolbar associated with that tool is only available if I installed Solidworks Office Premium or Professional.  I do not have either of those versions installed.

Thanks for your help.
Snowboy

RE: SW 2006 smart dimensioning

Which SW version do you have?

I have SW08-SP3.0 Office (basic package) and Instant 3D is available under the Features toolbar.

cheers

RE: SW 2006 smart dimensioning

CBL: Check the thread title?  winky smile  Don't think they had Instant3D in '06....

snowboy: Are these dimensions inside a sketch?  If the dimension is not a driving dimension it will bring up the Properties dialog by default because you can't edit a reference dimension or a driven dimension.  If you right-click the dim is there a checkmark beside "Driven"?

 

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

RE: SW 2006 smart dimensioning

Ooops ... blush

cheers

RE: SW 2006 smart dimensioning

(OP)
Handleman,

Thanks for you help.  I could not find that it was a driven dimension.  I think I figured out the problem.  I was trying to dimension a hole that I had extruded through the material.  I then deleted the hole and dimensioned it in the sketch.  Then it worked.  

I guess I missed the fact that I couldn't use smart dimensioning to move entities after they have been extruded.  I must have missed that in the tutorial.

Thanks for your help.

Snowboy

RE: SW 2006 smart dimensioning

You don't have to delete the hole.  You can just right-click on the sketch in the feature tree and choose "Edit Sketch".  You can then add the dimension in the sketch.

 

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

RE: SW 2006 smart dimensioning

(OP)
Handleman,

Thanks!  I must have missed that or forgotten it.  It's starting to come together a bit more now.

I'm evaluating Solidworks for my company.  In doing so, I'm really beginning to like the product and the community.  

Don't be surprised if you see some more noobie questions from me.

Thanks again (everyone),
Snowboy

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