Dimension Text - Can I ?
Dimension Text - Can I ?
(OP)
In the Dimension Text box for customising the dimension information, I would like to display the text "M4-6H EQUI SP PCD ø58" but for the ø58 I would like to select the dimension string D2@sketch8, So if the dimension changes it also changes on my drawing view.
I've tried placing the text within " " marks and also using the text D2@sketch8@@Default@name.SLDPRT, but without any success.
Has anybody else had any success?
I've tried placing the text within " " marks and also using the text D2@sketch8@@Default@name.SLDPRT, but without any success.
Has anybody else had any success?
Mechcad8






RE: Dimension Text - Can I ?
Scott Baugh, CSWP![[pc2] pc2](https://www.tipmaster.com/images/pc2.gif)
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RE: Dimension Text - Can I ?
I do not want to show the dimension referance on the drawing I would like an existing dimension added to a text string.
Mechcad8
RE: Dimension Text - Can I ?
Scott Baugh, CSWP![[pc2] pc2](https://www.tipmaster.com/images/pc2.gif)
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RE: Dimension Text - Can I ?
Matt Lorono
CAD Engineer/ECN Analyst
Silicon Valley, CA
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RE: Dimension Text - Can I ?
As Matt stated, the dimension can be placed into a note by simply clicking on the dimension. The dimension can then be hidden or even deleted ... providing it's an Insert > Model Items dimension.
RE: Dimension Text - Can I ?
Scott Baugh, CSWP![[pc2] pc2](https://www.tipmaster.com/images/pc2.gif)
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RE: Dimension Text - Can I ?
Deepak Gupta
SW2009 SP4.1
SW2007 SP5.0
MathCAD 14.0
RE: Dimension Text - Can I ?
Deepak Gupta
SW2009 SP4.1
SW2007 SP5.0
MathCAD 14.0
RE: Dimension Text - Can I ?
This is such a simple function to carry out in ProE, I guess we just make the best of whats availible.
Mechcad8
RE: Dimension Text - Can I ?
Another thing to ask for or mention in your enhancement request would be the abillity to Group Notes and Dimensions so it would be possible to snap them or allow to move as a group.
Enhancement Requests
The Text Note workaround is good but may not work well when dimensions have tolerances. The Dimension will also be uni directional so you can't click the the note link to modify original value. You can place a View off the Drawing Sheet with Model Dimensions D#@Feature... and add text to the drafting dim so you know what it controls.
Michael