Dimension text is in my way..!

[TateJ]

I have a feeling my solution is in a SYSTEM OPTION setting somewhere buried deep within... but I can't find it. When I dimension, after my first click, the dimension text will preview (stuck to my cursor). Often the text obscures the 2nd thing I want to click on. Is there a solution to this?

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[ctopher]

When you hover over a line or arc on the second click, you will see an icon appear that you are ready to select something behind the cursor.
No setting to turn that off (that I know of).
This is a first for me to hear from someone with this issue.
Unless I'm misunderstanding you.
Maybe a screenshot?

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[SBaugh]

Some one in the SW forum said by them changing the option "display dimensions flat to screen" worked for him. I used that option as well, but I am not entirely sure that is the answer, but its worth a try.

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[TateJ]

[highlight #FCE94F]CTOPHER[/highlight]... Here is a ScreenShot to clarify...

[highlight #FCAF3E]SBAUGH[/highlight]... Your suggestion did nothing... you are dead to me...

Jack L Tate - Xtreme Tower Products - SolidWorks 2013 - Windows 7 - Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 - SpaceNavigator - Slacker Radio - Swingline Stapler - [COLOR=red yellow]C₈H₁₀N₄O₂[/color] - Rental Bowling Shoes - Titanuim Spork - And that's all I need!

 

[TateJ]

Oops... try this one...ScreenShot

Jack L Tate - Xtreme Tower Products - SolidWorks 2013 - Windows 7 - Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 - SpaceNavigator - Slacker Radio - Swingline Stapler - [COLOR=red yellow]C₈H₁₀N₄O₂[/color] - Rental Bowling Shoes - Titanuim Spork - And that's all I need!

 

[ctopher]

TateJ,
If it's a model you are dimensioning (not a drawing), go to:
Tools/Options/Document properties/Detailing/select "Always display text at the same size".
See if this helps.

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[SBaugh]

I thought it was a system option setting, but I think ctopher is correct. I tested it and it worked a lot like what is in your image link.

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