Using a simple drag-and-drop, place the " Dimension " icon in the desired location in the " Properties " column. Alternatively, double-click the " Dimension " icon.

This type of property allows you to retrieve the value of a dimension in a field.


 


This type of property creates a selection area. When you click this area, it becomes active, allowing you to select a dimension in SOLIDWORKS. Once the dimension is selected, its name appears in the cell, but the property field will display the dimension value itself—which you can use in a callout or bill of materials. Furthermore, this value is associative with the model, meaning that the dimension value is re-read each time this attribute is accessed. It is therefore always up to date without needing to rerun the utility.

To prevent this dimension from updating automatically and to lock the value in the properties, you must check the " Break link to document " option.

Here is how it appears in SOLIDWORKS.


 


Additional options for this type of property can be customized in the general dimension options; refer to the " Dimension Type " settings.

To delete the contents of a selected column, do one of the following:

  • Click another dimension to replace the value of the initially selected dimension.
  • Click the dimension again to clear the "Dimension" property field.