Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
(OP)
Problem in changing dimensions.
Initially, the sketch was working fine as I started with a layout. As the file got bigger and arrays were used the sketch stopped taking in dimensions. I could draw a block but cannot change the dimension to my specifications. The size of the file is 1 MB only at this point. It is become a road block for me. I am using Solidworks 2013. I did not sign for the subscription so solidworks folks cannot help me. I will appreciate if anyone has a good solution to this or are aware to this problem please let me know. I have 4G ram and intel core i 5.
Jaiom Sambyal
Initially, the sketch was working fine as I started with a layout. As the file got bigger and arrays were used the sketch stopped taking in dimensions. I could draw a block but cannot change the dimension to my specifications. The size of the file is 1 MB only at this point. It is become a road block for me. I am using Solidworks 2013. I did not sign for the subscription so solidworks folks cannot help me. I will appreciate if anyone has a good solution to this or are aware to this problem please let me know. I have 4G ram and intel core i 5.
Jaiom Sambyal






RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
Have you re-started SW or re-booted the computer?
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
driver version 9.17.10.3040
I hope this answers. Any additional details i can provide as well.
Thanks
J Sambyal
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
All the lines,rectangles are drawn in one sketch mode.
My IT guys feel that the my video card should be OK but I am not too sure.
Jaiom
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
Your IT guy is probably unaware of the limitations with SW & video cards.
Show him the SW Graphics Card Drivers page http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/videocardtest...
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
Cheers,
Anna Wood
SW2013 SP4, Windows 7 x64
http://www.renderbay.com
http://www.solidmuse.com
http://www.phxswug.com
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
Dan
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RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
If you are doing 2D work get yourself Draftsight. It s a free AutoCAD clone. It is the better tool for your task.
Cheers,
Anna Wood
SW2013 SP4, Windows 7 x64
http://www.renderbay.com
http://www.solidmuse.com
http://www.phxswug.com
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
I also did show this link of video card requirement to my IT guys previously but no positive solution from them so far(For CorBlimeyLimey)
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
I downloaded the Draftsight. This software is the same as Corel draw. Dessault Systems(french company) must have signed a deal with Corel draw graphics. I have corel draw in my computer. The only drawback I saw with corel draw and draftsight is that SW cannot open this dwg format file. DS could have easily build a patch for it.
For now I will have to use Draftsight or Corel draw for my 2 D layout.
Thanks for all the help.
Jaiom
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
You will want to use Draftsight if you want true radii and straight lines, etc. Corel does not draw geometrically correct data on screen. Different software for different tasks.
Do yourself a favor and also anyone who needs to work with your file in the future, use Draftsight.
Cheers,
Anna Wood
SW2013 SP4, Windows 7 x64
http://www.renderbay.com
http://www.solidmuse.com
http://www.phxswug.com
RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
Thanks
Jaiom Sambyal
MME
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RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
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RE: Sketch mode-Not taking in changed dimensions( Solidworks 2013)
I hope this helps others.
Thanks
Jaiom Sambyal
MME