I am having an issue SW2012 that was never present for me in previous versions. Whenever I edit a dimension within the context of an assembly it takes a long time for soldiworks to allow me to edit the values in the "modify" text box.
This happens when I edit a dimension for a part and when I edit a dimension in a sketch that resides within an assembly file. The lag time varies depending on how "deep" the dimension is within the assembly (ie the lag is longer if I edit a part that is 3 sub assemblies deep than one that is only 1 sub assembly deep). This lag time can vary from 10 seconds to almost a minute. As you can imagine; this is very frustrating if you are used to working at a faster pace.
Here is what happens in order of events:
1.) I double click on a dimension that I wish to edit
2.) The "modify" text box pops up immediatly
3.) Once I click on the box or try to key in a value; I get the Windows 7 blue calculating circle until Solidworks decideds it will enter my value (this is the new lag time).
4.) I press enter to accept new value and the change happens immediatly after I hit "rebuild"
Other strange observaitions:
1.) I don't have this issue if the quick input box (the box that only has a value field with no stated units nor config/link values settings). However, I can't seem to get this input box to appear when I want it too.
2.) If I have a reference sketch inside the top level assembly file of a large assembly; editing these dimension will take over a minute. This is even if there is nothing yet mated or refenced to them.
3.) During the lag time I can key in my entire value input and it will appear complete once solidworks is done calculating.
Has anyone else experianced this problem? Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Aaron