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Hi,
How do we differentiate in a drawing between a created dimension and a dimension which is called from a model? For example, if we have 25 created dimensions in a drawing and 36 dimensions got by SHOW-ERASE method, how does the user come to know which dimension belongs to which category?
Best regards,
Simha
Tools > Switch Symbols
The dimensions that are model based will be d<xx> (<xx> being a number)
The dimensions that are created will be ad<xx>
Ron's approach will give you this info for all dims on the drawing at once.
If you are only want to know this about a single or few dims you could try to edit the dim. A model dim will show a value that is editable...not the case for a driven dim or sketched dim or whatever your preferred terminology is for it.
Thanks Michael.
Thanks Ron
You can also hover the mouse pointer over a dimension to see the dimension name (dxx/adxx).
Using the FIND tool, you can search for dimensions. It's easy to find all the created dimensions.
Yet Another Workflow: In the Review tab, Highlight By Attributes. I'd generally use one of the other approaches already noted, but this can be another tool in the toolbox.