Are you struggling to show dimensions in SolidWorks Assembly? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to easily display dimensions in your SolidWorks Assembly. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Open your SolidWorks Assembly
The first step is to open the SolidWorks Assembly file that you want to work with. If you don’t have one yet, create a new assembly or open an existing one.
Step 2: Activate the Smart Dimension tool
Once your assembly is open, locate the toolbar at the top of the screen and click on the “Smart Dimension” tool. This tool is represented by an icon that looks like a ruler with a yellow star.
Step 3: Select the desired component or feature
After activating the Smart Dimension tool, move your cursor over the desired component or feature that you want to dimension. Click on it to select it.
Step 4: Place and adjust the dimension
With your component or feature selected, click on two points where you want to place the dimension line. You can adjust the position of the dimension line by clicking and dragging it.
Pro Tip:
If you want to change the appearance of your dimension text, right-click on it and select “Properties”. In the properties dialog box, you can modify attributes such as font size, color, and style.
Step 5: Repeat for other components or features
To show dimensions for other components or features in your assembly, simply repeat steps 3 and 4 for each item. You can add as many dimensions as needed to fully annotate your assembly.
Step 6: Save your work
Once you have added all the necessary dimensions to your assembly, don’t forget to save your work. Go to “File” in the top menu and select “Save” or use the shortcut Ctrl + S.
Additional Tips:
- If you want to hide or show dimensions temporarily, you can use the “Hide/Show Annotations” option in the toolbar.
- If you need to modify or delete a dimension, simply click on it and use the handles that appear to make adjustments or press the Delete key on your keyboard.
- You can also add linear, angular, and radial dimensions by selecting specific edges or curves on your components.
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to show dimensions in SolidWorks Assembly.
Now you can effectively communicate design details and measurements in your assembly models. Keep practicing and experimenting with different dimensioning techniques to enhance your designs!
We hope this tutorial has been helpful. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out. Happy designing!