Is it possible to dimension datum targets like the first image in SW?

[E-stone]

I tried to dimension the datum target area in SW, but the style is different from the image above.

However, I only could dimension a datum target area like the image below:

 

[DraftingMan]

E-Stone,

John H. Dunten, CD
Certified Drafter

 

[E-stone]

Hello John,
Thank you for the image. I know the way you showed. However, I wonder whether there is a way to do it like the first image.

E-stone

 

[DraftingMan]

E-Stone,

Sorry about that, misread your message. Use a split line to create the area.

John H. Dunten, CD
Certified Drafter

 

[E-stone]

Hello John,
Thank you for your help! I tried to use a split line on the model and got something very close to you. However, I was not able to convert the line surrounding the datum target area into the dashed line. Do you mind giving me further help? Thanks!

E-stone

 

[DraftingMan]

E-Stone,

Make sure you have "Tangent Edges Removed" for your view then convert entities on the split line & change style to "Dashed".​

John H. Dunten, CD
Certified Drafter

 

[E-stone]

Hello John,
Thank you very much! The tips are helpful! However, my SW acts somehow weird. I followed your tips, but there is still a thin line surrounding the datum target area. I went back to the model and turned the sketch "Show" on and off. Then, the thin line disappeared, but the thin line appeared again after I save the drawing and reopened it. Do you have an idea to solve it? Thanks!

E-stone

 

[DraftingMan]

E-Stone,

Try the same in the drawing and/or the drawing view.​

John H. Dunten, CD
Certified Drafter

 

[E-stone]

Hello John,
Thank you for all the help! I started a new drawing, and SW works fine this time.

E-stone

 

[fcsuper]

SOLIDWORKS 2020 adds the ability to dimension to Datum Targets and show the shape dimensions: [URL unfurl="true"]http://help.solidworks.com/2020/english/WhatsNew/c_dimensioning_datum_targets.htm[/url]

Matt Lorono, CSWP
Product Definition Specialist, DS SolidWorks Corp
Personal sites:
Lorono's SolidWorks Resources & SolidWorks Legion

 

[E-stone]

Hello Matt,
Thank you for your post. I believe it is the first method that John mentioned. However, I asked about another different style.

Estone