CANNOT SELECT EDGE IN DIMENSION MODE ON A DRAWING 1

[pdelnet]

I am trying to dimension the overall length of a round shaft in a detail view, I can select one end of the shaft but I cannot select the other end. It can be selected in the original view where the detail circle was created, but not in the detail view. The shaft has a chamfer on the end but this does not seem to be an issue, I suppressed the chamfer in the model then resolve it but this has no effect. I changed the level of deatil from draft to high and back with no effect. I have come across dificulty in selecting lines as well in other areas, this seems to be a random problem. Anyone have any suggestions?

SW 2005 SP3.1
Dell Inc. Precision WorkStation 670
2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 [Display adapter]
Windows 2000 SP5

 

[Simon205]

I've had a similar problem when sometimes trying to select bend lines on some sheet metal work, for which I've filed an 'enhancement request' with SW. I'd be interested if you find a solution.

 

[mncad]

pdelnet,

I have had the same issue in the past, if I remember correctly I got out of the drawing and back in and it fixed the problem.

mncad

 

[pdelnet]

I just tried that, now I can't select either end. I guess thats called out of the "frying pan into the fire"

SW 2005 SP4
Dell Inc. Precision WorkStation 670
2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 [Display adapter]
Windows 2000 SP5

 

[ctopher]

Was it extruded or revolved? I have seen this problem with revolved parts.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
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[pdelnet]

It is an extruded part, a simple circle extruded mid plane. 3" dia 12 1/4" long with a 1/8" X 45 deg chamfer.


SW 2005 SP4
Dell Inc. Precision WorkStation 670
2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 [Display adapter]
Windows 2000 SP5

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Can you use Insert > Model Items to get the dimension from the model?
Can you select the edges when NOT dimensioning?


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[smcadman]

I sometimes have this problem with some bent wire grids, which are circles swept (sweeped?) through a path. Pick a plane perpendicular to the face you want to dimension, and go to Insert > Curve > Split Line. Use Intersection for the type of split, and pick the faces that intersect with the plane.

Flores

 

[ctopher]

CBL is correct. If you insert model items for dims, they should come in.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

 

[pdelnet]

I cannot select the edges when not in dimensioning, the dinesions did come in with insert>model items ( along with a MESS of others. Thanks I guess this is a work around. Rather not have to goes thru this nasty process though.

SW 2005 SP4
Dell Inc. Precision WorkStation 670
2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 [Display adapter]
Windows 2000 SP5

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Select the feature (from the view in the FM tree) that you want dimensioned and then use Insert > Model Items. You don't have to Insert all dimensions at once.


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[pdelnet]

Can you be more specific about the procedure you just described, I tried to select the part under the view section of the tree that the part is in, highlight it right click and I do not see an option to do what you have said.


SW 2005 SP4
Dell Inc. Precision WorkStation 670
2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 [Display adapter]
Windows 2000 SP5

 

[chancey]

Do you have pointer icon feedback on? I have found this makes a huge difference in selecting what you want. System Options-Display/Selection make sure "Dynamic Highlight from Graphics View" is checked.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

pdelnet ... I'm busy right now, will post better explanation tonight. Mean time check the SW Help index files for insert, model items into drawings


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[EdHulse]

I had that problem this morning with a crop view. Edited the Crop then I was able to select the edge needed....the did the crop over again.

STRANGE!!

Ed Hulse
Sr. Designer/DBWorks Admin

 

[MMike1]

I've had the very same problem too (WRT first post. Pretty annoying!

I think I may have even started a thread about it once upon a time.....

 

[MMike1]

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=122697

Yep... I did....

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Hmmm .... Did the Insert Model Item by feature change in SW05?
I cannot get it to work properly in SW05-SP0.0 Was there a fix in a later SP?

You can insert items into a selected feature, an assembly component, a drawing view, or all views. You can select a feature, component, or view in the graphics area or in the FeatureManager design tree. When inserting into all views, dimensions and annotations appear in the most appropriate view. Features that appear in partial views, such as detail or section views, are dimensioned in those views first.

I know it can be done in SW04 as I showed a colleague how 2 or 3 days ago.

I will try again tomorrow on SW04.


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[brengine]

Try this:

Click somewhere inside the drawing view border, and choose either "Lock View Focus" or "Activate View", whichever one shows up. Now try adding your dimension.

Ken

 

[pdelnet]

I managed to get the dimension I needed from the Insert > Model Items, then deleted the mess I didn't need. Curiuos though, when I go to the FM tree, highlight the extrude feature the outline of the part is displayed on the bottom of the sheet (D size) part of the outline is right off the paper size no where near any of the created views, the deatil is located at the top right corner of the sheet.

SW 2005 SP4
Dell Inc. Precision WorkStation 670
2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 [Display adapter]
Windows 2000 SP5