(-) In Solidworks Feature Tree

[smiley1570]

I just had a quick question, that no one I know seems to know the answer to. In an Assembly Drawing, in the Feature Design Tree how come some parts have a "(-)" by them and some don't. Nobody I know seems to know what that means. Maybe some of you guys may know.

Thanks,
smiley1570

 

[JMirisola]

The (-) means that the part isn't fully constrained.

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[CorBlimeyLimey]

The (-) means that the components position is not fully constrained. It can still be moved.

 

[smiley1570]

Oh O.K. that makes since. Thanks for the quick reply.

smiley1570

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Help > Contents > User Interface > FeatureManager > FeatureManager Design Tree Conventions

 

[ctopher]

CBL,
You beat me to it!
In Help you can search for "FeatureManager Design Tree Conventions".

Chris
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