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Unusualuser1-Visitor
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July 11, 2012
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About forced/blocked quote in drawings

  • July 11, 2012
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Hello,

sometimes i have to force a dimension (substitute its real value with another). Is there a way to change color of forced quotes?

Thank you.


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KrisR1-Visitor
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July 13, 2012

This could turn into a real can of worms.

In 3D design, there should never be the need to override dimensions from the model. The models should be created 100% accurate to begin with, and then proper views on the drawings will let you get the dimensions that actually exist.

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Dale_Rosema23-Emerald IV
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July 13, 2012

Except when the mold is made different then the part, but it is exceptable and the boss doesn't want you to take the time to fix the model, just fix the dimensions.

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KrisR1-Visitor
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July 13, 2012

That will get your boss in trouble on down the line. Something will change and the drawing won't and all hell will break loose!

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Vladimir_G1-Visitor
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July 16, 2012

Hello, Mauro.

It is possible.

To get what you want you should do these:

1. Choose the dimension which value you'd like to change.

2. Click the right button of the mouse.

3. Open the dimension properties box.

4. Choose "redefine the value" option.

5. Input the value you need.

6. Open the dialogue box that's called "text style".

7. Change the colour from default to red (for example).

Best regards, Vladimir.

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    Unusualuser1-VisitorAuthor
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    July 17, 2012

    Thank you for replying. I thought there was an automatic solution, but, anyway, it can be good.

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