Dimensioning Query

[Matthegreeb]

Is it Possible to list the names of dimensions used in features?(eg. the dimension controlling a draft angle in an extrude or the Number of instances in an array) Also is it possible to change the names of dimensions within features? (eg. change D1@extrude1 to A@extrude1)

Any Help greatly appreciated.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

You can have them show in the graphics area.

Tools > Options > System Options > General & select Show dimension names

Double click the feature or sketch in the Feature Manager.
RMB click on the dimension, select Properties.
Type a name in the Name box & click OK.

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[Matthegreeb]

Cheers CorBlimeyLimey,

Been Looking for that for ages.

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[TateJ]

The Tick wrote a macro & has it for download on his WWW.
I set it up on a toolbar button... last week I think.
Works great...

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[TheTick]

Web site listed below.

Also, re: changing names...
I wrote a FAQ on this, as I found this to be good practice for parameters controlled by equations (avoids conflicts caused by SW recycling unused dimension names).

Simply RMB the dimension you wish to rename, select Properties, and change the name in the properties dialog.

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