1 Reply Latest reply on Dec 11, 2017 8:00 AM by Jim Wilkinson

How to disable locking dimensions?

Maria Alejandra Icaza Dec 11, 2017 7:54 AM

Hi, I am just starting to use Solidworks and have a problem regarding dimensions. I was following a tutorial that said: in order to establish a dimension relationship you have to select a line then while holding CTRL click on the second line. This only gives my an angle dimension instead of a linear dimension all the while an icon with a mouse and a lock inside is showing. Also, I cannot see the popup toolbar allowing me to select Equal. Please help.

Re: How to disable locking dimensions?

Jim Wilkinson Dec 11, 2017 8:00 AM (in response to Maria Alejandra Icaza)

Hi Maria,

It sounds like you are trying to add a relation, not a dimension. You DO NOT want to be in the dimension command when adding a relation. So make sure the dimension command is turned off, then select one line and ctrl select the second line and the toolbar should come up.

I hope this helps,
Jim
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