Dimension without numbers 2

[msutton]

I am creating a drawing for a series of parts. These parts are all essentially the same, except for a couple of dimensions that change. I don't want to create a drawing for each part I would rather have a generic drawing where the dimensions can be labeled with a letter. Then I can create a table that lists all of the dimensions for the series. The problem is that I cannot get Pro/E to let me create a dimension with no number. This may be a very simple question but it's got me stumped!

Pro/E (Wildfire 3)

Thanks,
Matt

 

[Heckler]

Are you trying to override a model dimension? Have you created a family table for the series of parts? The family table will allow you to show this in the drawing for all the series of parts.

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Heckler
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[msutton]

I have created a family table, but when I dimension it I just get the default dimension.

One part that I have is a rod. This rod can be 1 ft, 2 ft, 3 ft,...., 12ft. I have a family table with all of these dimensions but in my drawing all I can get it to show me is the 1 ft dimension.

Pro/E (Wildfire 3)

Thanks again,
Matt

 

[Guest0527211403]

In the dimension test you will see @D, which is the pointer to that dimension value. Replace the D with an O (i.e. @O) and it will override the dimension. Follow this with whatever text you need it to show.

 

[atlarson]

An alternative to Justkeepgivener's method is to change the symbolic name of the driving dimension in the part model, and then display it on the drawing. To do this (in Pro/E 2001) select Modify, DimCosmetics, Symbol, pick the dimension, and enter a new name (such as LENGTH, A, L, etc). On the drawing, show this dimension, select it, RMB Properties, and then change the dimension text from @D to @S.

Andy

 

[dgallup]

Atlarson has the correct idea. Change the symbol to a meaningful value and change the dimension display to the symbol. Then make a table with a repeat region and it will auto fill in the values.