SolidWorks 2010 Bible

Chapter 3: Working with Sketches

FIGURE 3.30

Options for Ordinate Dimensions

Horizontal and Vertical Ordinate Dimensions have the same function as the regular Ordinate

Dimensions, except that they only drive horizontal and vertical dimensions, respectively.

Chamfer Dimension is another type of dimension that is only driven and only applied in drawing
documents. It works by first selecting the chamfered edge and then selecting the angle reference
edge. It produces dimensions like the one shown in Figure 3.31.

FIGURE 3.31

Applying a chamfer dimension

Select second

Select first

Automatic Relations toggles to enable or disable the automatic creation of sketch relations while

sketching. This toggle is also available through Tools ➪ Sketch Settings ➪ Automatic Relations.

Automatic relations help you to create intelligent sketches with less manual intervention. Although

using them takes a little practice, it is well worth the effort.

Caution

As with any automatic function, there are times when automatic relations will do things that you do not expect

or want. While you are sketching, it is recommended that you watch the cursor and the relations that it auto-

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