Feb 18, 2009 #1 Robbo1971 Automotive Nov 1, 2006 33 0 0 GB If you create a part model complete with dimensions... when you add a scale to that model, the dimensions stay as the dimensions before the scale! Is there a way to change the dimensions with the scale?
If you create a part model complete with dimensions... when you add a scale to that model, the dimensions stay as the dimensions before the scale! Is there a way to change the dimensions with the scale?
Feb 18, 2009 #2 dgowans Mechanical Oct 12, 2004 680 0 0 US Not by using a Scale feature. I believe there's a macro floating around somewhere that will do what you want. Upvote 0 Downvote
Not by using a Scale feature. I believe there's a macro floating around somewhere that will do what you want.
Feb 18, 2009 #3 dgowans Mechanical Oct 12, 2004 680 0 0 US Look for the Model Rescaler here: http://www.lennyworks.com/solidworks/default.asp?ID=20 Upvote 0 Downvote
Feb 18, 2009 #4 ctopher Mechanical Jan 9, 2003 17,421 0 36 US That is the only way is the model rescaler. Dim a 3D model is different than dim a 2D dwg in ACAD. Model the part to 1/1 scale, then add the views to the drawing to required scale. Want a different dim, change the 3D model. Chris SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1 AutoCAD 08; CATIA V5 ctopher's home (updated Aug 5, 2008) ctopher's blog SolidWorks Legion Upvote 0 Downvote
That is the only way is the model rescaler. Dim a 3D model is different than dim a 2D dwg in ACAD. Model the part to 1/1 scale, then add the views to the drawing to required scale. Want a different dim, change the 3D model. Chris SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1 AutoCAD 08; CATIA V5 ctopher's home (updated Aug 5, 2008) ctopher's blog SolidWorks Legion