Dimensioning hidden lines

[scarecrow55]

Why can't I dimension hidden lines. I draw a part consisting of say two plates separated by a web. In the side view of the drawing the web is shown correctly as hidden lines but when I try to dimension the thickness of this web (the hidden lines) it won't pick it?

 

[Jakek]

If you go into [Tools]->[Options]->[Systems Options]->[Display/Selection], there is a check box with the label "Allow selection in wireframe and HLV modes" in the "Selection of hidden edges" frame. Make sure this check box is checked.

HLV = Hidden Lines Visible

That should cure your problem.

 

[scarecrow55]

Excellent, thanks

 

[ShaggyPE]

Incidentally, the act of dimensioning to hidden lines is against ANSI standards. That is probably why the default setting will not allow such an act. Best practices and what not.

 

[ctopher]

I agree with Shaggy18VW. It is against ASME/ANSI standards. I know a lot of companies do not follow them.

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