Modifying Sketch Dimension
Modifying Sketch Dimension
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Trying to help out a former coworker that is now using 2012 SW.
I'm not sure the proper term for it but in 2016 SW you can click on your sketch dimension and add/subtract length to the current value to have SW to the math for you vs. using a calculator to figure out the adjusted dimension length. However in 2012 SW he's saying this functionality doesn't work. I don't think this is a settings issue but it's been awhile since I've used 2012 SW. Does anyone know if this is a setting or user issue?
Thanks
I'm not sure the proper term for it but in 2016 SW you can click on your sketch dimension and add/subtract length to the current value to have SW to the math for you vs. using a calculator to figure out the adjusted dimension length. However in 2012 SW he's saying this functionality doesn't work. I don't think this is a settings issue but it's been awhile since I've used 2012 SW. Does anyone know if this is a setting or user issue?
Thanks






RE: Modifying Sketch Dimension
RE: Modifying Sketch Dimension
If you however put in "=1+2" then it saves it as an equation. That means that it's effectively "3" for the dimension but if you edit it again, it will remember that it's actually 1+2. Makes it easier if you're trying to have a nominal number plus or minus some amount that you want to edit.
Not exactly on topic but that's how 2014 works.
Aidan McAllister
Metallurgical Engineer
RE: Modifying Sketch Dimension
Maybe a problem with VBA. Have him type this into a dimension:
msgbox("HelloWorld")
exactly like that. If he gets an error, it means the install of VBA is corrupt and he probably needs to reinstall/repair SW.
RE: Modifying Sketch Dimension
I cannot remember when SolidWorks did not do math in the dimension window. On SolidWorks 2011, definitely, I entered things like [2.25in+11mm], and it worked. I did not use an equals sign.
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JHG
RE: Modifying Sketch Dimension