
Check out more SOLIDWORKS tips and tricks below. Someone suggested to trace over the objects I want to show hidden and make a hidden line layer, but this to me seems conterproductive. To bring back a dimension that has been hidden, you will need to re-show all dimensions for the feature by right-clicking it from the FeatureManager Tree and selecting Show All Dimensions again.
Multiple can be hidden at a time by Ctrl + selecting all nonessential dimensions before selecting Hide. To keep only a certain number of dimensions, those that aren’t needed can be hidden by right-clicking on the dimension in the design space and selecting Hide. There is also an option to Hide All Dimensions if any of the dimensions for a feature are showing and none are needed. If dimensions for a certain feature do not appear, you can right-click on the feature from either the graphics area or the FeatureManager Tree and select Show All Dimensions. This will make all the dimensions from the features appear around the part in the design space. Note: The check box, Equal X and Y Spacing, applies to both snap and grid spacing. In the Grid X Spacing box, enter the horizontal grid spacing in units. Under Snap Type, make sure Grid Snap and Rectangular Snap are selected. In your FeatureManager Tree, right-click on the Annotations folder and select Show Feature Dimensions. In the Drafting Settings dialog box, Snap and Grid tab, click Grid On.
HOW TO MAKE DIMENSIONS VISIBLE IN DRAFTSIGHT 2018 HOW TO
Have you ever needed to hide or show certain dimensions in a SOLIDWORKS part but weren't sure how to do it? Believe it or not, this is a relatively simple process.įirst, check that Hide All Types is off (View > Hide/Show > Hide All Types is deselected).