Lock dimensions 1

[hpon]

Hi,

How do I lock dimensions? I found

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=185706,

but not the "right-click menu" that is mentioned in the thread.

Wildfire 3.0

/hpon

Regards,
hpon

 

[troy06]

/hpon,
Select the dimnsion you want to lock and right-click the mouse. There, you will see options including "lock".See picture

 

[hpon]

Thank you Troy,

Unfortunately, no menu comes up when I do that. I have noticed however, that the defined dimensions stay fixed so long as I don't drag any entities, -if I do, everything starts floating around. Editing dimensions by typing in numbers works fine.

I recognize the fact that I'm new to this software and that I'm not using the newest release, but the interface sure strikes me as very non-intuitive and out-dated for being such a renowned work-suit.

/hpon

Regards,
hpon

 

[looslib]

Welcome to Pro/Enginner Wildfire!
Home of user beta testing (F00 release).
Easy to remember the call center number: 1-8004PTCHELL

"Wildfires are dangerous, hard to control, and economically catastrophic."

Ben Loosli

 

[mjcole]

In Sketcher Preferences there is an option to Lock Modified Dims when changed. So if you enter a desired value it gets fixed and still allows drag modification of the geometry in your sketch that is constrained by weak dimensions or unlocked dimensions.

Michael

 

[TheBlanKuC]

I’ve actually started my Wild Fire Journey about 6 months ago, and know EXACLY what you mean. I still get very frustrated here and there but it does get better especially if you need surfacing done.
Make sure the dimension is selected (left-click) it should become red, and then R-click.