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Lock Dimension Position on Drawings in SW2010 SP3.0 1

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cadddict

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Greetings

Is there a way to lock the position of dimensions after placing them on drawing views?

My dimensions always move after placing tolerances or other notes.

Please see attached pics for clarity.


 
I have run into this before; in my research I could not find a way to accomplish this. Maybe someone else has a trick or roundabout way but unfortunately there is nothing as simple as an anchor button the dimension property manager.
 
I think I have a workaround. Just select the undo button right after you exit the dimension function.

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
Or just deselect the RDM option before placing the dimensions.
 
CBL...where's the RDM option at? Are saying "random option"? FYI.....this also happens when modifying dimensions. Example: IF I need to make my dimensions basic, I select (hold ctrl)my dimensions, use the drop down, then hit the check box to exit the command. The dimensions still move around.

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
RDM = Rapid Dimension Manipulator

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Also, if the RDM is enabled, but find the selection circle is blocking your view, hitting the Escape key will remove it, but keep you in the dimensioning mode.
 
I don't see it CBL

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
 http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=2e11f5a4-5f1e-43ad-a107-6b539d5c04cb&file=8-31-2010_12-57-36_PM.png
Well why didn't you say so.....

LOL

Colin Fitzpatrick (aka Macduff)
Mechanical Designer
Solidworks 2010 SP 3.1
Dell 490 XP Pro SP 2
Xeon CPU 3.00 GHz 3.00 GB of RAM
nVida Quadro FX 3450 512 MB
3D Connexion-SpaceExplorer
 
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