This presentation demonstrates how SolidWorks can automatically dimension parts using the Auto DimXpert command. It shows how to automatically dimension prismatic, plus and minus, linear parts by selecting primary, secondary, and tertiary datum planes, both on the part and when imported to a drawing. Automatic dimensioning of prismatic, geometric parts and turned, geometric parts is also shown. The presentation concludes by noting that dimensioning and tolerancing is important for engineering designers, and computer aided dimensioning speeds the process.

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Automatic Generated Dimensioning using SolidWorks

2. Computer Generated Dimensioning
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This presentation will demonstrate how SolidWorks can automatically dimension
parts using the Auto DimXpert command.
This presentation WILL NOT explain the application of ASME Y14.5-2009 or
ASME14.41-2003 standards, nor the advantages of using Geometry Dimensioning
and Tolerancing over the traditional Plus/ Minus system.
Traditional Plus/Minus Method Geometric Dimensioning Method

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Option – Document Properties, Set Dimensional Preferences under DimXpert

4. Auto Dimensioning of a Prismatic, Plus and Minus, Linear Part by Selecting a
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Datum Planes
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Additional Modification can be Achieved by Selecting the
Individual Dimension to be Modified

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Auto Dimensioning of a Prismatic, Plus and Minus, Linear Part Imported to a Drawing
Drawing Options to Import
DimXert Annotations

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Auto Dimensioning of a Prismatic, Geometric Part Generated on the Part and Drawing
Drawing Options
to Import DimXert
Annotations
Dimensions on Part
Dimensions Exported to Drawing

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Auto Dimensioning of a Turned, Geometric Part Generated on the Part

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Other Useful Commands for Dimensioning and Tolerance Analysis

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Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Form, Fit, and Function is the prime duties of
an Engineering Designer. Computer Aid Dimensioning speed the tasks of applying
these dimensions on technical drawings.
Note: You should have a understanding of ASME Y14-2009 and ASME Y14.41-2003
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