Associative Dimensioning (3-D)

Convert dimensions

3-D Dimensioning + Text > Tools > Extras > Convert...

HiCAD dimensionings are associative, i.e. when parts are modelled and transformed, their dimensionings are automatically adjusted accordingly. In individual cases, the dimension may be recalculated internally in complex drawings, but the display is not adjusted.

In such cases, you would use the menus of the Convert menu.

	Individual dimensions
	All dimensions within a defined selection rectangle (right-click to end selection)
	All dimensions of the active part
	All dimensions of the drawing

This function is normally executed automatically when you transform or shape dimensioned parts. If the Convert... function cannot be executed properly because dimension base points are ambiguous after transformation or cannot be found any more, the dimensions which cannot be updated are marked and the following dialogue window is displayed:

Then select the option for further processing of the dimensions and exit the window with OK.

The handling of dimension base points in case of non-updateable dimensions can be specified in the Configuration Editor (ISDConfigEditor.exe). Select ... > System settings > Annotations > Dimensioning, 3-D, and select the desired setting for the parameter Dialogue default setting: Handling of non-associative dimension base points. The following setting options are available:

The selected value determines the default settings in the above dialogue window.

Remove dimension identification

3-D Dimensioning + Text > Tools > Extras > Remove dimension identification  

If the Update function cannot be executed properly and you have selected the marking for dimensions that cannot be updated, the base points of the relevant dimensions are identified by means of the symbol.

You can remove this identification by means of the Remove dimension identification function.

 Related Topics

Dimensioning Tools (3-D) • General Notes on Dimensioning (3-D)