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How do I change dimension size in SOLIDWORKS?
To change a dimension: Double-click a dimension. The Modify dialog box appears. Change the dimension value with the arrows, thumbwheel , mouse wheel, or by typing in the dimension box.
How do you change inches to mm in Solidworks?
It is sometimes required to change the unit system of a particular file. This can be done by changing the Units settings from Tools > Options > Document Properties > Units. The same menu can be accessed in the bottom right hand corner of the SOLIDWORKS window.
How do you change the scale of a drawing?
Start the scaling command with SC (or SCALE). Make a selection for the objects that need to be included in the scaling operation. Click in the drawing for the first point of the scaling base (base point). Type R to activate Reference scaling.
How do I resize an assembly in Solidworks?
Access the Scale tool (Insert, Features, Scale). Select all of the solid bodies in the part to be scaled. Choose the Scale Factor and other options as desired (for best results with a multi-body part, scale about the Origin). Click OK, as shown in the figure below.
How do you clear a dimension in Solidworks?
To remove a dimension from a drawing: Select a dimension and press Delete. Be careful not to delete any dimension that has a reference, such as one used in a note. Search ‘Deleting Dimensions’ in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base.
How do I change SOLIDWORKS to inches?
Go to File > Properties > Document Properties. Go to Units. The OUTPUT is the unit you want in your SOLIDWORKS Composer document.
What is the scale factor for 1 20?
1″ = 20′ Multiply the feet by 12. 20 x 12 = Scale Factor 240.
How do I change scale 1 to 100 in AutoCAD?
For scale of 1:100 use the SCALE command to scale the rectangle 100 times. Put this rectangle around what you want to plot then plot using Window and select the corners of the rectangle. Use scale to fit for the scaling and print it out.
How do I change units in SOLIDWORKS?
Go to Tools>Options>Document Properties>Units to change the units that are being used within the SOLIDWORKS design environment. There is also the units’ popup menu in the bottom right-hand corner of the SOLIDWORKS screen.
How do I add custom fonts to Solidworks?
To install the font, double-click the . TTF file to open it, and there you will see the option to install. When the font is installed, it will now appear in your Windows fonts. To get there go to the Windows Control Panel (Start > Control Panel), and there will be a Font folder and the new font will appear in there.
How do I make text vertical in Solidworks?
If you want your text to go vertically down the page and not just typed out on the line, select all the text in your text box. Once highlighted, select the “rotate” button just below the text box. Keep clicking rotate until your text is how you want it.
How do I dissolve text in SolidWorks?
If you would prefer the Sketch text to not behave like a block, it can be broken down into its separate sketch entities by right clicking and choosing to “dissolve sketch text.” Dissolving the sketch text will no longer allow you to make changes to the text.
How do I set document properties in SOLIDWORKS?
With a drawing open, click Options (Standard toolbar), select the Document Properties tab, and then select Drafting Standard.
Where are SOLIDWORKS templates saved?
This is typically “C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataSolidWorksSolidWorkstemplates”. You can then change the save location to a custom location, such as “C:SolidWorks Templates”. After saving the template, you must modify the SolidWorks options to actually reference the new template location.
Where is the Templates tab in SOLIDWORKS?
In the SOLIDWORKS software, click Options or Tools > Options. On the System Options tab, select File Locations. In Show folders for, select Document Templates.
