Using the Measure Option

To use the Measure option when creating or editing an equation:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Click Equations (Tools toolbar).
    • Click Tools > Equations.
    • Right-click the Equations folder in the FeatureManager design tree, and select Manage Equations.
  2. Select the Equations View .
  3. In the Equations section, click an empty cell in the Name column.
  4. Click a dimension in the graphics area.
    The SOLIDWORKS software does the following:
    • Propagates the dimension name to the empty cell in the Name column and encloses it in quotation marks.
    • Moves the cursor to the Value/Equations column.
    • Displays a flyout menu with options for starting the equation.
  5. In the flyout menu, select Measure….
  6. In the graphics area, select a reference, such as an edge, then drag to create the reference dimension.
    The selected reference name appears in the Value/Equation column as part of the equation.
  7. In the Dimension PropertyManager, make any changes to the parameters of the dimension and click .
  8. In the Equations, Global Variables, and Dimensions dialog box, click OK.
You may need to click Rebuild (Standard toolbar) to modify the model.