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Part Modeling
2.13. -Adding dimensions in SOLIDWORKS is simple and straightforward. After
activating the Smart Dimension tool, click to select the right (or left) vertical line in
the sketch and then click next to it to locate the dimension. SOLIDWORKS will
show the "Modify" dialog box, where we can enter the 2.625" dimension and press
"Enter" or click the green checkmark.
Repeat with the top horizontal line and enter a dimension of 6". As soon as
the dimension value is entered, the geometry updates to reflect the correct size.
If, for some reason, your document is set to a different measuring units
system, you can override the default units by adding "in" or " at the end of
the value in the Modify dialog box. If this is the case, type 2.625 in or 2.625"
for the vertical dimension, and 6 in or 6" for the horizontal dimension to
override the document's units to inches.
...
..
Modify
v x
..
2.6251
"
..
" ~--------~~----------------~
~-----------------'' •
"
...
Another way to select the units of measure is to enter the numerical value,
and from the newly revealed pop-up "Units" menu directly under the value
box, select the units of choice.
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