The dimensions of this type will also be shown after the publication of the applications such as eDrawings. Even if the 3D views are used in conventional 2D engineering drawings, all of the PMI is localized within the SOLIDWORKS part model. And just like that, SOLIDWORKS MBD has removed an extra step from the design to fabrication workflow. Means, that can be downloaded to the drawing table or table the bill in drawings. This 3D view can be used to export to a 3D PDF, Edrawings, or just saved in SOLIDWORKS for anyone to access. Reference dimension can be used in custom properties. Or just make the sketch within the hole wizard point sketch. It is used then, if not be used directly driving dimensions. Once this icon is seen releasing the left mouse button will insert the hardware component. Reference dimension can be used as a component of the equation. To show the distance between the characteristic points of the 3D geometry, walls, to show the diameters of the holes etc. Of course, excluding the parent option Show annotations You can also hide the dimension, but it is best control the visibility of a particular type of dimension (here – reference dimension). His name always contains instead of D – As in the case of driving dimensions.Īfter inserting it, you can control its visibility in the folder annotations > Show approximate dimensions.
Here you can select the Display state to include in the drawing. To show a secondary dimension to the 3D model (part or assembly), you can turn smart dimension and use the reference dimension.Īttention! remember, that in the case of some turn on this option not edit sketch.ĭimension such has no control properties, It is read-only and has many uses. When inserting an Assembly that has Display states defined, the Display state drop down appears below the Assembly view drop down.