Fix dangling dimensions in a drawing
Fix dangling dimensions in a drawing
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Hi,
When we delete feature & recreate it, the dimensions in the drawing will become dangle (dangling dimension)
I know its very easy to reattch it to new edges. Just select the dim, click & drag the red dots to new edges. This fixes it. Good.
But this doesn't work on diameter & radius dimensions. Many times I have lot of custom annotations attached to the dim & its a pain to recreate them.
Any suggestions.
Thanks
BT
When we delete feature & recreate it, the dimensions in the drawing will become dangle (dangling dimension)
I know its very easy to reattch it to new edges. Just select the dim, click & drag the red dots to new edges. This fixes it. Good.
But this doesn't work on diameter & radius dimensions. Many times I have lot of custom annotations attached to the dim & its a pain to recreate them.
Any suggestions.
Thanks
BT
~ BT






RE: Fix dangling dimensions in a drawing
You are correct that you can't re-attach diameter and radius dimensions.
But, you should be able to copy/paste any of your notes from one Dimension to another.
Select the old dimension.
Highlight everything in the 'Dimension Text' Box (including all of your notes and modifications)
hit Cntrl+C to copy everything (or Edit->Copy)
Create a new dimension on the new circle.
Highlight everything in the 'Dimension Text' Box.
hit Cntrl+V to paste the information. (or Edit->Paste)
The new dimension should now show the same information and modifications you had made to the original.
Not a one-click solution, but you don't have to re-create everything.
Hope this helps.
RE: Fix dangling dimensions in a drawing
-Dustin
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RE: Fix dangling dimensions in a drawing
RE: Fix dangling dimensions in a drawing
What sort of feature is this? A split line on a surface perhaps?
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional
Certified COSMOSWorks Designer Specialist
Certified SolidWorks Advanced Sheet Metal Specialist