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Cannot edit sketch-text extruded-cut

Cannot edit sketch-text extruded-cut

Cannot edit sketch-text extruded-cut

(OP)
I have a 7" vacuum-formed part that I have to put rough dimensions on it so a vendor can build it.  I used the sketch-text tool to create text, then used the "Offset From Surface" option on the extruded-cut tool.  

I should be able to right-click the sketch text and edit the font type and size but am unable to do this.  Attached is the SW 09 file, and the culprit is feature "Extrude4".

Are you not able to edit sketch-texts if you offset from a surface or is this a new bug?

http://paul-flores.com/downloads/104318Z-01P.SLDPRT

Flores

RE: Cannot edit sketch-text extruded-cut

I see the same as the Limey.  After I get it selected, I can adjust the font.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com
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RE: Cannot edit sketch-text extruded-cut

(OP)
Thanks CBL, I tried double-clicking the letter, the insertion point, etc. and it didn't work but picking where you said worked.

Eltron thanks for looking, I can use all the help I can get.   

Flores

RE: Cannot edit sketch-text extruded-cut

I on occasion have this issue in SW 08, but not enough to worry about it. Have not found a fix.

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 08; CATIA V5
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RE: Cannot edit sketch-text extruded-cut

Strange thing is, I created a second extrude-cut with a new sketch-text and it was selectable as per normal.

RE: Cannot edit sketch-text extruded-cut

(OP)
That's why I call it Solidquirks. wink

Flores

RE: Cannot edit sketch-text extruded-cut

You have to select below and to the left because the text was rotated 180 deg.  Odd thing about SW.
I find it easier to use a construction line to help control the location of text.
Draw a construction line then enter the sketch text command, in the box that says curves select the sketch line.

RE: Cannot edit sketch-text extruded-cut

(OP)
Thanks Bwaggoner, simple solution and I didn't think to draw a straight line for the curves option.  

Flores

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