inserting a dimention into a note so it updates?

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by Nathan Feculak, Dec 31, 2003.

  1. Nathan Feculak

    Nathan Feculak Guest

    I am Inserting a hole callout and I want to put the bolt circle dia in the
    call out so that if the B.C. dia changes it will change in the hole callout.
    Is this possible?

    Thanks

    Nathan
     
    Nathan Feculak, Dec 31, 2003
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  2. Nathan Feculak

    Bruce Wirkkala Guest

    This may be considered bass ackwards but what we do is:
    1. In the model, dislplay dimensions.
    2. Create a note in the model and click on the desired dimension rather than
    typing anything in.
    3. Copy the resulting info to the clipboard.
    4. Delete the note in the model if desired.
    5. In the drawing note, paste the dimension data in the desired place.

    In our never ending quest for optimal model/drawing associativity, we also
    are using this method for sheet metal bend angles, slot dimensions and
    material thicknesses for the material callout in our title blocks.
     
    Bruce Wirkkala, Dec 31, 2003
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  3. Nathan Feculak

    Nathan Feculak Guest

    This wont work in a hole callout, will it? It needs to be in a note, right?
     
    Nathan Feculak, Jan 5, 2004
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