How Do I Turn on Dimensions in SolidWorks?

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Are you using SolidWorks but can’t seem to find the dimensions on your model? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this tutorial, we will walk you through the simple steps to turn on dimensions in SolidWorks.

Step 1: Open your SolidWorks model

First, open the SolidWorks software and load the model that you want to work with. Once your model is loaded, we can proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Access the ‘View’ menu

To turn on dimensions in SolidWorks, you need to access the ‘View’ menu. This menu contains various options that allow you to customize your view settings.

  • Option 1: You can access the ‘View’ menu by clicking on ‘View’ in the top menu bar.
  • Option 2: Alternatively, you can use a keyboard shortcut by pressing ‘Alt + V’.

Step 3: Enable ‘Dimensions’

Once you have accessed the ‘View’ menu, a drop-down list of options will appear. Look for and click on the option labeled ‘Dimensions’. This action will enable dimensions to be displayed on your model.

Note:

If there is already a checkmark next to ‘Dimensions’, it means that dimensions are already enabled for your current view. In this case, skip this step and proceed to step 4.

Step 4: Customize dimension settings (optional)

If you want more control over how dimensions are displayed in SolidWorks, you can customize their settings. To do this:

  1. Show/Hide dimensions: Right-click on the model and select ‘Show/Hide Annotations’. From here, you can choose which dimensions to display or hide.
  2. Modify dimension properties: Right-click on a dimension and select ‘Properties’. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to modify various properties such as text size, arrow style, and unit format.

Step 5: Save your settings

After enabling dimensions and customizing their settings (if desired), it’s important to save your settings for future use. To save your current view settings, go to the ‘View’ menu again and select ‘Save View’ or use the keyboard shortcut ‘Ctrl + S’.

Congratulations! You have successfully turned on dimensions in SolidWorks.

Now you can easily view and work with dimensions on your models. Remember to save your settings so that you don’t have to repeat these steps every time.

We hope this tutorial has been helpful to you. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out for support. Happy modeling!