Chamfer Dimensions in Drawing

[Bester2]

I seem to be unable to get a chamfer dimension to show up in the drawing for a part that I have created. I have tried to use the model items command in every view that I have placed on the sheet but the chamfer dimensions never show. (I have placed top, right, front and a section) I have also tried both the smart dimension and the auto dimension. I am not the best at creating drawings so I may be overlooking some simple step. I think that it may be time for me to attend a Solidworks drawing class.

Thanks for any help

Brian

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

When using the chamfer dimension tool, you need to select the chamfer first and then an adjacent edge.

The inserted model items will only place a separate angle and distance dimensions.

 

[Bester2]

Thanks for the help but my proplem is that the separate angle and distance will not appear on the drawing. It is correct in the model. If I could get what is in the model to show up on the drawing I would be just fine.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Are the model dimensions set to Marked for drawing?

 

[Bester2]

Yes they are.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Go to Tools > Options > Document Properties > Detailing/Annotations Display and check that Display items only in the view in which they are created is NOT selected.

 

[Bester2]

That is a negative also. I am really confused why this not working.

 

[PDMAdmin]

I assume you've already tried choosing a "Chamfer Dimension" from the Tools menu...

This could be a bug or a corrupt install; I've had similar things happen in both cases. What release/SP of SWx are you running?

 

[Bester2]

SW 2006 SP0.0 I will try and get IT to reinstall/upgrade (my computer is admin protected) that will be a difficult task. My IT department is not very helpful to say the least. Thanks for the help