Dimension for form doesn't show up.

[SrGilberto]

I've seen this before but I'd like to know what is wrong and if there is a way to resolve this. And I searched the faq's and did not find an answer. My problem is that I installed a louver on a sheet metal door and then attempted to pattern the form. However in order to pattern the form I have to be able to select the dimensions. This is where the problem occurs. The dimensions do not show up. In fact even if I try to edit the form the dimensions don't show up. The only way I can get to the constraining dimentions is to show up is to do "Edit Definition". But I can't get the dims to show up so they are selectable when trying to edit them or when I need to select them to pattern the feature. I hope I've described this well enough to understand, but I'd ask, "has anyone else seen this?" and does anyone know why the dims won't show up?

 

[robertib]

I don't know what the problem is, but there is a work around for your problem.

You can pattern by direction, instead of dimension, and you can use the dimension name (eg d0) to ensure that it patterns correctly.

 

[SrGilberto]

Very good, thanks. I can use that method to pattern in one direction using the dimension name (eg d0). However, can I use that method if I want to pattern in two directions? Not only do I want a number of patterned features vertically, but I need them patterned horizontally as well? By patterning by dimension, will I be able to select the second direction by dimension?