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Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2019- Level I

2.12. -Once we have added the "Midpoint" geometric relation, the next step is to

define the size of the rectangle by adding dimensions. Click with the right mouse

button in the graphics area and select "Smart Dimension" from the pop-

up menu or select the "Smart Dimension" icon from the Sketch tool bar. ~ ('

Notice the cursor changes by adding a small dimension icon next to it.

This icon will let us know the Smart Dimension tool is selected.

To avoid visual clutter in the screen we can turn off the geometric relation

icons using the menu "View, Hide/Show, Sketch Relations."

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Smart Dimension can also be activated from the Mouse Gestures (default

right-mouse-click-and-drag up) or assign a shortcut key using the menu

"Tools, Customize, Keyboard." Feel free to customize a shortcut that

works for you. Scroll down to find the "Tools" category, "Dimensions" and select

"Smart" Type "D" in the "Shortcuts" column to assign it to Smart Dimension.

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