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Hi all,

- Any one know how to change the symbol "Diameter" before the numbers to the word "Diameter" after the numbers.

- How to change the Detail view Scale 1:8 to Scale 1.5" = 1'-0"

Thanks guys

Ben

 
Both will have to be done manually. They are not (as far as I know) part of any "mechanical" standards. You can set up a Dimension Favorite for the "Diameter" inclusion, but you will still have to delete the "Ø" prefix manually.

SW is primarily geared toward mechanical engineering products, not architectural. The 1.5" = 1'-0" scale format is part of an architectural/civil standard.

[cheers] & all the best.
 
I agree with CBL.
Also, adding "diameter" at the end is a very old practice. The prefered way, also per drafting stds, is the symbol before the dim.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP0.1 / PDMWorks 05
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Thanks for quick replied guys
 
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