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fractional and decimal dimensions

Question asked by Robert Clementi on Feb 15, 2021
Latest reply on Feb 18, 2021 by Dan Pihlaja

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i have two questions to ask in solidworks

1. can you use both decimal and fractional dimensions in a drawing at the same time.

2. i see there are quick snaps in sketching are their snaps in dimensioning of a drawing or smart dimensioning covers that?

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Mark Greenwell Feb 16, 2021 3:29 AM
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Hi,

Yes you can have decimal and fraction dimensions in the same drawing.

Thanks

Mark
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Mark Greenwell Feb 16, 2021 3:51 AM
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And these are the Unit settings I used.
And I have the Duel dimension option ticked in the drawing
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Glenn Schroeder Feb 18, 2021 10:24 AM
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1. Yes, you can use both at the same time. You can override the Document Properties settings for a dimension by going to its property manager, clicking on the Other tab, and checking the box for Override Units. If this is something you'll need to do often you can easily save your settings as Dimension "Styles", which can be easily applied to new or existing dimensions.
2. I'm afraid I don't understand your second question.
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Dan Pihlaja Feb 18, 2021 10:40 AM
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For your second question, no there are no geometry snaps. although if you turn this feature on, you will be better able to tell what you are clicking on:

Also, if you are talking about aligning dimensions together, then yes, you can do that as well:
After selection 2 or more dimensions:

You also have these tools:
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