Instance Indicators

You can change the number of instances indicator to a dash or "x" for the JIS standard only.

JIS_dash.gif
Dash Indicator
JIS_x.gif
X indicator

To change the number of instances indicator:

  1. Open calloutformat.txt in a text editor. The file is usually located in <install_dir>\solidworks\lang\<language>.
  2. In the file:
    1. At the top of the file, make sure NO-NUMBER-OF-INSTANCES has an asterisk (*) in front of it.
    2. Search for the JIS section. At the beginning of the section, set JIS-COUNT-DELIMITER to a dash or "x":
      • JIS-COUNT-DELIMITER=-
      • JIS-COUNT-DELIMITER=x
    3. Save and close the file.
  3. Make sure the calloutformat.txt file is referenced by the Hole Callout Format File in File Locations.