I am trying a new method for creating my assemblies and drawing and having some issues with smart dimensions. I have a drawing that I am working on and trying to dimension. It is a small building, so my base model is a part of all the wall/floor/roof structure then I have an assembly that adds in doors and windows and various other items. I have several configurations set up to show each wall so I can create a framing drawing for that wall. But when I select an edge of say a 2x4 to dimension, SW selects the edge of the exterior sheathing which is hidden. Or if I have 1 long wall that I have made a cut in for an opening, selecting the top plate gives me the full length of the plate prior to the cut, not just the section that remains. I have attached an example. The dimensions in black are ones that I created by selecting 2 different edges, the light colored ones are by just selecting the edge. Previously, just selecting the edge would give a dimension of the geometry displayed. Is there a way I can change what SW is selecting?
Thanks!
Hi Colleen this may be a System Setting. Please review Tools > Options > Display/Selection and the tick boxes titled "selection of hidden edges"
If either are ticked please clear these and try again. One will be for Wireframe and Hidden Line Visible views and the other for Shaded and Hidden Linled Removed views.
It it is detailed here. 2016 SOLIDWORKS Help - Display and Selection Options
Give this ago and hopefully all reacts a bit more as expected.
Adam