nx 7.5 overiding dim in drawing

[NikonF6]

I made a line and dimension of it (length), in drawing
Tried all trickery, but cannot manually override that dimension, while other (made from 3D-math) can (edit>annot>text>...)

How I can override dim made on the line I added?

Thanks

 

[jerry1423]

edit -> annotation -> text -> pick dimension -> edit like normal text

 

[NikonF6]

As I already said, it works on dim that are made from 3D-math. But does not works on dimension of, say, line I added to the drawing. This dim are driving, and can be converted to non-driving. No difference concerning editing the number. Must be something else or it is not possible...

 

[SDETERS]

You can not modify a driving dimension. Put the dimension in turn off driving before you place the dimension then you can modify it. YOu have to turn this driving off in the very first step.

 

[NikonF6]

How to do it in the very 1st step?

 

[Kenja824]

When you first click on the dimension icon and the dialog box pops up, there is a drop down that will say "DRIVING". Change that to "Inferred" and place the dimension. You can then edit the dimension in the way listed by Jerry above, MENU - EDIT - ANNOTATION - TEXT and then select the dimension.

Just so you know, the reason I believe you are having this problem is because you are using SKETCH CURVE to add a line. If this is intended that is fine. But if you were just looking to add a line, find Simple curves or another line function other than SKETCH CURVE and when you place dimensions it will not make them DRIVING.

 

[NikonF6]

Kenja
it does not work. I work in nx7.5

Click on inferred dimension
menu comes on the screen
select the line
locate dimension
click on dim
the same menu comes back
click on driving to change to driving on non-driving

in either case no change manually works.

If I do it on the dimension between two lines created by the NX it all works

 

[Xwheelguy]

Did you Sketch the geometry you're trying to dimension? If so, don't Sketch the geometry (use Basic Curves) and then see if you can dimension it properly.

Tim Flater
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Intel Xeon 2.53 GHz 6GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB

 

[NikonF6]

What is "basic curve"? I work in nx7.5 drawing, and I do not see such think?

 

[SDETERS]

Kenja
it does not work. I work in nx7.5

Click on inferred dimension
menu comes on the screen
select the line
This is the step you are missing before locating dimension you need to turn off driving. It is in the toolbar Then place your dimension
locate dimension
click on dim
the same menu comes back
click on driving to change to driving on non-driving

in either case no change manually works.

If I do it on the dimension between two lines created by the NX it all works

 

[cowski]

SDETERS has it right. You must pick the object to dimension then turn off the "driving" option before placing the dimension. If you do this, a drafting dimension will be created which will allow you to override the dimension text. If you place the dimension before turning off the "driving" option, a sketch dimension will be created. Turning off the driving option at this point will convert the dimension to a sketch reference dimension. No sketch dimension (driving or reference) will allow you to override the displayed value.

 

[Xwheelguy]

I don't have NX7.5 installed - can anyone assist Nikon in invoking Basic Curves in Drafting if he chooses to avoid Sketching altogether? I don't recall if it's as simple as customizing the interface or if you have to set a setting.

Thanks.

Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 9.0.3.4 Win7 Pro x64 SP1
Intel Xeon 2.53 GHz 6GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB

 

[JohnRBaker]

I don't see what the problem is here since the OP has already been told EXACTLY how to make this work by Kenja824. There is no need to go into some hack job creating a Basic Curve in Drafting. The OP has been given a detailed description of how to do what he wants. If he can't live with that, that's his problem, NOT ours.

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[NikonF6]

Yes, John is right. It just was differently described.
Click on dim command, drag around dim, but do not make another click to place it
inferred dimensions icon (box) comes on the screen
move cursor toward the icon (box) and make "driving" box to grayed out (non-red) by click on it
NOW place dim by the second click with a mouse.

Thanks guys

 

[Xwheelguy]

I don't see what the problem is here since the OP has already been told EXACTLY how to make this work by Kenja824. There is no need to go into some hack job creating a Basic Curve in Drafting. The OP has been given a detailed description of how to do what he wants. If he can't live with that, that's his problem, NOT ours.

Please. Get over your evangelical self and step down from your pulpit. Just as you don't see the need for my response, I don't see the need for yours. But, since you tipped your hat first and chose to critique my response out of several, as you inexplicably do with users from time to time, please allow me to retort....

First off, where did I ever allude to a problem? I simply offered what I'd look at doing to resolve his issue on a permanent basis. I'm in a help forum - I probably should have known better than to resort to such an act of travesty. Again, thanks for picking me out of the masses to critique my response - I really appreciate your consideration by casting doubt on my response only - thanks a bunch, PAL! I'm sure Nikon will be awaiting more of my help in the future as a result of your forward thinking, consideration and choice of words.

Secondly - hack job, huh? Interesting choice of words, especially when the response that receives your almighty blessing more or less says the same thing in the last paragraph. What exactly are simple curves, oh great one? Since you doubt my abilities in reading comprehension ("The OP has been given a detailed..."...gee, thanks JOHN - what a REAL HELP you are - it doesn't stop with your endless consideration), let me point out to what I'm referring since I'm not sure it's me that has the reading comprehension issue:

Just so you know, the reason I believe you are having this problem is because you are using SKETCH CURVE to add a line. If this is intended that is fine. But if you were just looking to add a line, find Simple curves or another line function other than SKETCH CURVE and when you place dimensions it will not make them DRIVING.

No offense to Kenja824 intended - he was only trying to HELP, just as I was, albeit in a different and obviously shunned manner (my posts, not Kenja's). Again, I'm SORRY for trying to do that and not personally calling you up to see if my response met with your opinion or whatever BS prompted your smarmy response.

Oh, and who exactly did the hack job programming leaving this horrible hack job solution available to us, free to use it (with or without Baker Almighty's approval) from NX7.5 up to NX9 (at least)?

Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 9.0.3.4 Win7 Pro x64 SP1
Intel Xeon 2.53 GHz 6GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB