Dimensioning Hidden Lines

[MattP]

SW 2005 SP0.1

In drawings, I am unable to show dimensions to a hidden line. Even if I change the view to wireframe (where all lines are solid) I still can't select the hidden lines. Is there a setting to allow this?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[TheTick]

perhaps...

Tools-->
Options-->
System Options-->
Display/Selection-->
Enable selection through transparency

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[macPT]

You should not dimension hidden lines. The best practice is to dimension in a section view.

Regards

 

[MattP]

I tend to agree with that. However sometimes I find it best not to cloud a drawing with section views.

TheTick: You got me to the right place. I found "Selection through transparency" to already be enabled. "Allow Selection in wireframe and HLV modes" which is on the same screen did the trick.

Thanks!

 

[ctopher]

MattP, You should agree with it. Clouding a dwg with section views is better than having hidden lines dimensioned and having a part machined wrong. It is also per drafting stds.

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[MElam]

How about a broken-out section?

 

[Trogdor0]

You could always move the detail/section views to another sheet if it gets too cluttered.