When I go into sketch mode to create something the autodimension option is always grayed out making it unavailable to use. I can not figure out how to get it to work.
Regarding the suggestion about DimExpert, I went to Tools, Options, Document Properties and did not find a DimExpert tab or anything remotely close to it.
Reagarding "If you're in a sketch, you want to use the Fully Define Sketch Button. If you're in a drawing, then you can use AutoDimensioning." and "Per Jeff's comment, it is only for drawings. You need to define the sketch with dims manually." I have seen a tutorial showing the autodimensioning working in sketch mode.. as a matter of fact that is how I discovered the feature. Thanks anyway for the suggestions.
When using the Fully Define Sketch function, be aware that it may not give you the "design intent" needed for the sketch and subsequent feature. SW will simply add sufficient dimensions to fix the elements of the sketch.
Regarding the "Fully Define Sketch" vs "Auto-dimension" terms, I believe SW made the distinction between sketch and drawing in a previous version.
Also be aware that "Fully Define Sketch" tends to "Over Define Sketch" sometimes. It's particularly annoying. Just delete one or a combination of the offending relations/dimension, and you'll be on track again. But, as CBL said, you should not rely on the function to adhere to your design intent. Remember, we are still smarter than the program...I think...
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