2 Replies Latest reply on Jan 7, 2016 12:54 PM by Michael Pell

    Linking Dimensions Using Global Variables

    Michael Pell
    Michael Pell Jan 6, 2016 5:12 PM

      Entering = sign and picking dimension

       

       

       

      =D1@Sketch1  doesn't work.

       

      When I enter = it turns red, and picking a dimension populates as shown above, but clicking green check does nothing and dialog remains open.

       

      Is it because I'm using student edition?

       

       

       

      Thanks!

        • Re: Linking Dimensions Using Global Variables
          Leszek Paprota
          Leszek Paprota Jan 7, 2016 9:03 AM (in response to Michael Pell)

          Hi Michael,

          do you have the dimension name in quotation marks? like this:

           

          ="Drill Angle@Sketch6"

           

          Leszek

            • Re: Linking Dimensions Using Global Variables
              Michael Pell
              Michael Pell Jan 7, 2016 12:54 PM (in response to Leszek Paprota)

              Yes, syntax looks exactly like that.  It does so when I pick dimension, it just looked different on the post. I saw that after I posted and thought it may be a ?.

               

              It is populating correctly. I even tried it manually through Tools | Equations  Value / Equation field.

               

              When I paste it in a green check appears in the field but clicking it brings up dialog saying there is a syntax error in the active Equation.

               

              Is there a way I can send screenshots?

               

              After reading other posts, some had issues with Windows update  KB3072630.

               

              During install I had a message dialog referring to that update.

               

              I'm running Windows 10 with auto updates and when that message came up I checked update history and KB3072630 was not on the list.

               

              Could that have something to do with it? I don't have disappearing tool bars, but I also don't have balloons when I hover. Just wondering!

               

              Thank you for helping

               

              Michael Pell