You can create dimensions to change or fix the length, size, distance of entities in the sketch.
The dimensions can be created on;
- A single entity in the sketch (to specify a length, radius, diameter, etc… )
- Between entities in the sketch (to specify distance, angle, etc…)
- Between inner and outer sketch entities. (to specify distance, angle, etc…)
The Dimensioning Methods in Solidworks Sketch
- Smart Dimension
- Horizontal Dimension
- Vertical Dimension
- Baseline Dimension
- Chain Dimension
- Ordinate Dimension
- Horizontal Ordinate Dimension
- Vertical Ordinate Dimension
- Path Length Dimension
To choose and start the dimensioning method:
- Click on the drop-down arrow near the “Smart Dimension” icon and choose the method from the opening dimension command list.
- Choose the dimensioning method on the path of Tools => Dimensions
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