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You can add dimensions as markup elements associated with comments.

SolidWorks eDrawings tip Dimensions To add dimensions to comments, Measure must be enabled, as shown by Measure Enabled SolidWorks eDrawings measureenabled Dimensions in the status bar.

Markup dimensions are for reference only. Editing the text does not modify the model.

To add dimensions:

  1. Activate a comment and click Dimension SolidWorks eDrawings tool dimension Dimensions (Markup tab SolidWorks eDrawings tab markup Dimensions) or Tools, Markup, Dimension.

  2. In the dialog box, choose a selection filter (faces, edges, vertices, or holes).

  3. Select an item and click to place the extension lines and dimension text.

    A text box appears with the dimension.

    SolidWorks eDrawings tip Dimensions If Measure is not enabled, as shown by the SolidWorks eDrawings measureenablednot Dimensions icon in the status bar, a blank text box appears in the graphics area. You can type text in the box.

  4. Edit the dimension and add text, then click.

To edit a dimension:

  • To edit dimension text, double-click it.

  • To move dimension text, drag it.

  • To move extension lines, drag the handles SolidWorks eDrawings handle Dimensions.

  • To delete dimension text, select it and press Delete.

 

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