3 Replies Latest reply on Apr 21, 2015 1:40 PM by Ingvar Magnusson

Why does Solidworks choose angular dimensions when I want length?

Chris Brown Apr 21, 2015 1:19 PM

Sometimes Solidworks will dimension with an angle instead of giving length. I thought maybe something didn't line up perfectly, but that's not the case. It shows the center of two holes are 180 degrees apart.

How do I force it to dimension length? I use smart dimensioning, but even when I choose vertical dimension, it still shows an angle.

Thank you.

Re: Why does Solidworks choose angular dimensions when I want length?

Ingvar Magnusson Apr 21, 2015 1:25 PM (in response to Chris Brown)

Are you accidentally picking the centermarks when you add dimensions between holes ? Is it happening when you click the edges of the holes ? Is it a section view on a drawing with tapered holes ? Can you give us a screen shot.?
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  Chris Brown Apr 21, 2015 1:37 PM (in response to Ingvar Magnusson)
  
  I grabbed the centermarks. Looks like that was the problem.
  
  Thanks!
  
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    Ingvar Magnusson Apr 21, 2015 1:40 PM (in response to Chris Brown)
    
    If you are happy with it please mark it as answered.
    
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