Have you ever worked with SolidWorks and found yourself needing to make two dimensions the same? It can be a bit confusing at first, but don’t worry – I’m here to help! In this tutorial, I will guide you step by step on how to make two dimensions the same in SolidWorks.
Step 1: Select the Dimension
The first thing you need to do is select the dimension that you want to make the same as another dimension. You can do this by simply clicking on the dimension with your mouse.
Step 2: Right-Click and Choose ‘Link Values’
Once you have selected the dimension, right-click on it. A context menu will appear. From this menu, choose ‘Link Values’.
Step 3: Select the Second Dimension
After choosing ‘Link Values’, SolidWorks will prompt you to select the second dimension that you want to link with the first dimension. To do this, simply click on the second dimension using your mouse.
Note:
Make sure that both dimensions are of the same type. For example, if you want to link a linear dimension with another linear dimension, make sure both dimensions are linear dimensions and not angular or any other type.
Step 4: Confirm Linking
Once you have selected both dimensions, click on ‘OK’ in the dialog box that appears. SolidWorks will now link these two dimensions together.
Step 5: Verify and Modify
To verify that both dimensions are indeed linked, modify one of them and observe if the other one updates accordingly. If they do update simultaneously, congratulations – you have successfully made two dimensions the same in SolidWorks!
Additional Tips:
- To break the link between two dimensions, simply right-click on the dimension and choose ‘Break Link’ from the context menu.
- You can also link more than two dimensions together using the same process. Simply repeat steps 1 to 4 for each additional dimension you want to link.
I hope this tutorial has helped you understand how to make two dimensions the same in SolidWorks. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t hesitate to try it out on your own projects. Happy designing!