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dimension suffix

dimension suffix

dimension suffix

(OP)
Is there a way to automatically add a suffix to the dimensions to have mm after the number?.

RE: dimension suffix

TheTick (Mechanical)
You might want to investigate "favorite dimensions" in the SW help.  This will allow you to apply properties such as tolerances and notes to multiple dimensions.

RE: dimension suffix

Problem with that is you have to load it for each new part, etc.. but that might work. I didn't think of that! Nice one Tick!

OT Tick - Did you get a chance to look at that API coded Macro I talked to you about a while back? Let me know by email.

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Scott Baugh, CSWP to me
http://www.3dvisiontech.com
http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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RE: dimension suffix

Scott,

You can add favorite dimensions to your drawing template.  I have 6 or 7 dimension favorites that come in with the template that way I always have them.  That seems to work really well.  

mncad

RE: dimension suffix

This is very easily done with a macro.  You should be able to create a form with the options you want for dimension prefixes/suffixes.  This will allow you to use one macro to add many different items to your dimensions (mm, in, ", diameter symbol etc).  Use the selection manager routines to loop through all the selected dimensions and add the text as required using "Dimension.SetText".  The advantage of using a macro is that it is not dependant upon dimension favorites.  The api help already has most of what you need to do this.  You just have to combine the selection manager examples with the dimension property example.  You can also use the same routine to delete suffixes as well.

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