Save Model Dimensions ( Modeling )

Tool summary :

• Stores the model dimensions that you select in a file that you name.
• Model dimensions are dimensions created in Modeling by the use of Add Model Dimensions or Dimension Clearance or Dimension Members or Load Model Dimensions .
• To invoke Save Model Dimensions (in Modeling ):
  
  
  • Method 1 : Click the Save Model Dimensions icon, which is pictured above. The icon can be taken from the group named ' Model ' and placed on a toolbar (classic) or the ribbon (lightning).
  • Method 2 : If " Modeling layout style " is ' Classic ', you can use the menu system to choose Model > Dimensions > Save .
  • Method 3, 4 or 5 : Save Model Dimensions can also be configured to be invoked using a keyboard shortcut , the context menu , or a mode . For the lightning interface, this configuration is done using Customize Interface .

Also see :

VIDEO The selection filter toolbar item is set to ' Model Dimensions '. An area box is drawn to select dimensions. Model > Dimension > Save is invoked. On the dialog that opens, a file name is typed and the " Save " button is pressed. (Recorded in SDS2 Detailing , v2017.)

• Model dimensions ( Display Option for turning on or off the display of model dimensions)
• Model Dimensions selection filter (use with Delete to delete dimensions)
• Model dimensions ( Display Option for turning off the display of model dimensions)
• Load Model Dimensions (to load dimension from a file that has been saved)
• Add Model Dimensions (to add model dimensions)
• Dimension Clearance (a tool for adding model dimensions at clearances)
• Dimension Members (a tool for adding model dimensions for selected member lengths)

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   Step-by-step instructions :

Preselection method: This is the method that is used in the above video. 1 ) Set the selection filter to ' Model Dimensions '. 2 ) Use Select and Select+ (or draw an area box ) to select the dimensions that you want to save. 3 ) Invoke Save Model Dimensions . 4 ) On the File Explorer window that opens, browse to the location you wish to save the dimension file, then type in a file name and press the " Save " button.

In-tool selection method: 1 ) Invoke Save Model Dimensions . 2 ) Use Select and Select+ (or draw an area box ) to select the dimensions that you want to save. 3 ) Press the Enter key. 4 ) On the File Explorer window that opens, browse to the location you wish to save the dimension file, then type in a file name and press the " Save " button.

Tip: If two different projects have shared elements in the same location, it may be useful to have model dimensions that can be shared in the two projects. However, for a typical project, model dimensions saved from that project will likely only be loaded back into that same project. Consequently, when you Save Dimensions , you may want to browse to your current Job and save your model dimensions there.

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