Is there a way to copy driven dimension values?

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Is there a way to copy driven dimension values?

jassco (Mechanical)

(OP)

17 Jan 23 23:14

Hi,

I need to copy some driven dimension values in a sketch from Solidworks to another application. I am surprised that I can't copy and paste it. I had to retype them manually. Is there a workaround? Thanks!

Best regards,

Alex

Gupta65 (Mechanical) · Answer 1 · 2023-01-18 14:40:38

You can use a macro to export the selected dimension to a text/excel file and use from there.

Deepak Gupta
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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 2 · 2023-01-18 15:53:11

Hi, Deepak:
Could you please show me a statement of this macro? I need to send dimensions with decimal of 6 digits to an existing macro to curve-fitting in Solidworks.

Best regards,
Alex

Gupta65 (Mechanical) · Answer 3 · 2023-01-18 16:50:11

You can check the codes from this post https://eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=169890

Deepak Gupta
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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 4 · 2023-01-18 17:33:46

RE: Is there a way to copy driven dimension values?

jassco (Mechanical)

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18 Jan 23 17:33

Hmmm… can't reach this page

SBaugh (Mechanical) · Answer 5 · 2023-01-18 17:51:56

That is strange. might check out the FAQ and see if there is anything that can help: https://www.eng-tips.com/faq.cfm?pid=559

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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 6 · 2023-01-18 22:45:49

I just noticed that I can copy linear and angular dimensions using Ctrl C and V. But I have to set numbers of decimals first before I do that.

Best regards,
Alex

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