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solid edge DFT style

solid edge DFT style

solid edge DFT style

(OP)
looking to create a style template where i can go to the dim style mapping and select this style. I've tried to save it on the network where others are capable of using the style i created but for some reason only works when u start a new drawing. Looking to be able to use it on exsisting drawings that are already saved on the network. any help?

RE: solid edge DFT style

(OP)
so is there any possible way to have the new 'style' reflect in the exsisting files?

RE: solid edge DFT style

Depending on how much you've customized the style you're trying to apply, you could always use the style organizer to copy styles from one draft to another. The reason I say it would depend on the extent of customization is that it requires a fair number of mouse clicks to copy a style and may not be quicker than just making the changes. But if you search through Solid Edge Help for "organizer" you'll find some help on how to do it. I'm just about to head out for the evening, but if you still need help, post and I'll try to assist in the morning.

Jason

RE: solid edge DFT style

(OP)
I went through the style organizer but when i click organize i keep getting a message saying " The material library is not available for write access." any ideas on how to access this material library?

RE: solid edge DFT style

I get the same message on my workstation and am assuming it has something to do with not having admin privileges. If you just click OK to clear the message you'll be able to navigate in the "Styles available in:" to the draft file that contains the style you want and copy it over. I don't know why SE wants to look in the material table first but it does...

Jason

RE: solid edge DFT style

I usually open the new draft and cut and paste the old drg into it, that makes new styles available. I believe it could also drag in old styles which may not be what you want.

RE: solid edge DFT style

(OP)
you could do that but what we are looking for here is away when we have to modify an exsisting drawing we want to be able to click the dimension style from (ie. ANSI (inch) style using a black font to a "special" using a red font for dimensions and other colors for callouts.

RE: solid edge DFT style

ibrahim21,

Is the organizer not working for you? Or is it not accomplishing what you'd like to achieve?

Jason

RE: solid edge DFT style

(OP)
no its not working because the style that i created and gave a custom name isnt appearing in the organizer window.

RE: solid edge DFT style

Are the dimensions and notes etc set to use the required styles?

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