Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
How to use smart dimension in SolidWorks 2022 @pipinosymmetric
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To use the Smart Dimension tool in SolidWorks, you can follow these steps:
1. Start a new sketch on a plane or face where you want to add dimensions.
2. Draw the entities you want to dimension, such as lines, arcs, or circles.
3. Go to the "Sketch Tools" tab and select "Smart Dimension" from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the entity you want to dimension. SolidWorks will automatically suggest potential dimensions for the entity.
5. Click on the suggested dimension you want to use or type in a custom dimension in the text box.
6. Repeat the previous steps for any other entities you want to dimension.
7. Click "OK" to complete the dimensioning operation.
You can also use the Smart Dimension tool to add angular dimensions, ordinate dimensions, and other types of dimensions. To add an angular dimension, follow these steps:
1. Start a new sketch on a plane or face where you want to add an angular dimension.
2. Draw the lines or arcs you want to dimension.
3. Go to the "Sketch Tools" tab and select "Smart Dimension" from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on one of the lines or arcs you want to dimension.
5. Move your cursor to a point where you want to place the angular dimension. SolidWorks will automatically show you the potential angular dimensions.
6. Click on the suggested dimension you want to use or type in a custom dimension in the text box.
7. Repeat the previous steps for any other lines or arcs you want to dimension.
8. Click "OK" to complete the dimensioning operation.
If you need to modify or delete a dimension, you can do so by selecting the dimension and using the dimension tools in the "Smart Dimension" dialog box. You can also use the "Modify" tool to change the entity that a dimension is attached to.
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How to use smart dimension in SolidWorks 2022 @pipinosymmetric
youtube.com/watch?v=tG6aRXe9t8E
Solidworks mentorship; https://rb.gy/pu2i0
To use the Smart Dimension tool in SolidWorks, you can follow these steps:
1. Start a new sketch on a plane or face where you want to add dimensions.
2. Draw the entities you want to dimension, such as lines, arcs, or circles.
3. Go to the "Sketch Tools" tab and select "Smart Dimension" from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the entity you want to dimension. SolidWorks will automatically suggest potential dimensions for the entity.
5. Click on the suggested dimension you want to use or type in a custom dimension in the text box.
6. Repeat the previous steps for any other entities you want to dimension.
7. Click "OK" to complete the dimensioning operation.
You can also use the Smart Dimension tool to add angular dimensions, ordinate dimensions, and other types of dimensions. To add an angular dimension, follow these steps:
1. Start a new sketch on a plane or face where you want to add an angular dimension.
2. Draw the lines or arcs you want to dimension.
3. Go to the "Sketch Tools" tab and select "Smart Dimension" from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on one of the lines or arcs you want to dimension.
5. Move your cursor to a point where you want to place the angular dimension. SolidWorks will automatically show you the potential angular dimensions.
6. Click on the suggested dimension you want to use or type in a custom dimension in the text box.
7. Repeat the previous steps for any other lines or arcs you want to dimension.
8. Click "OK" to complete the dimensioning operation.
If you need to modify or delete a dimension, you can do so by selecting the dimension and using the dimension tools in the "Smart Dimension" dialog box. You can also use the "Modify" tool to change the entity that a dimension is attached to.
#solidworks #cad #3dmodeling #designsoftware #tutorial #sketching #dimensions #solidworkstraining #modify #tools #steps #stepbystep
