Drawing – Central Innovation

Importing dimensions in drawings

Tauseef Ahmed — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:58:08 +0000

To do so, open your drawing and navigate to the

”Tools” ➔ ”Options” ➔ ”Document Properties” ➔ ”Detailing”

Make sure that the checkbox is selected.

To import a dimension on view creation you need to make sure that it is “tagged”.

In the drawing go to Tools > Options > Document Properties > Detailing and tick off “Dimension marked for drawing”.

When creating view make sure to check “Import Annotations”

After that create the view and dimensions are now imported.

Tauseef Ahmed

Applications Engineer Central Innovation

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It’s something we’ve been doing for almost 30 years. Our commitment to customer service is second to none: we help you get the best out of your technology.

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Special Dimensioning Technique With Revolved Features

Nikesh — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 23:05:24 +0000

Revolved geometry is dimensioned like any other with one additional option. Dimensions that measure diameters on the finished feature can be changed from linear to diameter dimensions.

Some dimensions should be doubled dimensions in the finished revolve feature. For these dimensions, always select the centerline (axis of revolution) as one of the picks. You then have your choice of either a radius or diameter dimension, depending on where you place the dimension text. If you don’t pick the centerline, you won’t be able to change the dimension to diameter.

This option is available only if a centerline is used as the axis of revolution.

Dimension between centerline and outer vertical edge to create horizontal linear dimension.

Do not click to place the dimension text just yet.

Notice the preview if you place text now you will get a radius dimension.

Move the cursor to right of the centerline the preview changes to diameter dimension.

Click to place the dimension text.

Nikesh Shrestha

Applications Engineer Central Innovation

At Central Innovation, we can provide all – or part – of the solution. Including SOLIDWORKS, ARCHICAD, and many more industry-leading tools.

It’s something we’ve been doing for almost 30 years. Our commitment to customer service is second to none: we help you get the best out of your technology.

For a truly unique solution to your unique challenges, please contact us. Or read about some of the great services and solutions we offer.

How to Add a Logo Watermark in Solidworks Drawing?

Naqibullah M — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 07:44:17 +0000

Do you want to add a watermark of your company logo to your drawings’ background? I bet you do, then all you need do is follow the steps below.

1. Create/open the drawing file.

2. Right-click on an empty area on the sheet and select “Edit Sheet Format”, this will edit your drawing template:

3. From the main menu click “Insert” and then choose “Picture”:

4. Locate the logo file (jpg, png, bmp, etc.) and click on “Open”.

5. Place the inserted logo in any desired location on the sheet:

6. If required, adjust the background transparency by choosing the “User-defined” option, use the “color picker” to choose the background color and adjust the slider. Once done, click ok (tick mark):

7. Exit the “Edit Sheet Format”:

8. Voila!!!

Naqibullah M
Applications Engineer
Central Innovation, QLD

At Central Innovation, we can provide all – or part – of the solution. Including SOLIDWORKS, ARCHICAD, and many more industry-leading tools.
It’s something we’ve been doing for almost 30 years. Our commitment to customer service is second to none: we help you get the best out of your technology.
For a truly unique solution to your unique challenges, please contact us. Or read about some of the great services and solutions we offer.