Smart Dimension - SolidEdge

Smart Dimension

 

 

 

Use this to ...

• Create a dimension on a selected profile curve.
• Create a dimension between selected profile curves.
• Rapidly dimension lines, arcs and circles using a single command.
• Play the video to see a demonstration of how to create Smart Dimensions. Based on the geometry that you select, Solid Edge will determine the types of dimensions that can be created. Do not adjust your volume; there is no sound associated with this video.

 

Key Points

• Smart Dimension automatically determines a dimension type based on the curve or curves selected.
• A dimension type can change based on the location of the cursor relative to select profile curve(s).

 

Prerequisites

• Solid Edge must be in the Profile mode. Profile mode is automatically activated when creating a sketch feature or creating a profile for a feature.

 

Process: Creating a Smart Dimension

 

1.   Click Smart Dimension on the Draw toolbar.

2. In the Graphics window, pick the curve to dimension. A dimension displays.

3. Pick the location for the dimension or pick another curve to dimension to.

4. Pick the location for the dimension.

5. Enter a value in the box on the ribbon bar. The profile adjusts to the size entered.

6. Continue the above process to create additional dimensions.

 

Process: Creating an Angular Dimension

1.   Click Smart Dimension on the Draw toolbar.

2. In the Graphics window, pick the line to dimension.

3. If necessary, pick a second line.

4.   Click Angle on the ribbon bar.

5. Pick the location for the dimension in the graphics window.

 

Tips

• To place a horizontal or vertical dimension regardless of the orientation of the element, press and hold SHIFT while positioning the dimension.