Using diameter instead of radius? + Multiple instances of the program?

[Lene Madsen]

Hi all.

I have 2 questions.

Is it possible to configure SolidWorks so that I can input diameter instead of radius when making a circle in the Sketch environment when making a part? How do I do it?

Is it possible to run several instances of the software, so that I can have one instance open on each of my monitors? This was possible in other 3D software I tested, but for some reason SolidWorks wont let me.

Thanks

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[alexhawker]

Hi all.

I have 2 questions.

Is it possible to configure SolidWorks so that I can input diameter instead of radius when making a circle in the Sketch environment when making a part? How do I do it?

Is it possible to run several instances of the software, so that I can have one instance open on each of my monitors? This was possible in other 3D software I tested, but for some reason SolidWorks wont let me.

Thanks

Do you mean when you're doing a revolve feature? Use a center line to produce a doubled dimension.

I can open multiple instances with no problems. Which version are you using?


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[Mike 1948]

If you are using "screen input", in the circle dialog property manager there is a check box for "diameter dimension". That should set all future circle dimensions to diameter in sketch mode. I am set up to "auto show property manager"

Mike

[Lene Madsen]

Thank Mike. I will try that.

I am using version 2015. Is it a setting to allow multiple instances?

[Mike 1948]

Thank Mike. I will try that.

I am using version 2015. Is it a setting to allow multiple instances?

That should set all future circle dimensions to diameter in sketch mode.

Mike

[cygnus x-1]

Hi all.
Is it possible to run several instances of the software, so that I can have one instance open on each of my monitors? This was possible in other 3D software I tested, but for some reason SolidWorks wont let me.

Why do you need to have two instances of SW running? I only use one monitor but I'm pretty sure you can have SW display on both monitors.

C|

[Lene Madsen]

Why do you need to have two instances of SW running? I only use one monitor but I'm pretty sure you can have SW display on both monitors.

C|

It does spread over 2 monitors, but that leaves you with all menues on one screen. Also it's a problem since my monitors are not alike and the software fits itself to the monitor with the lowest resolution, which is logically my secondary screen.

[Lene Madsen]

I found out it can actually run two instances, although the second one to be opened does not work with autorecovery in case of crash, but atleast I can have a document open on the other monitor for viewing.

Yes Mike, it does allow me to input diameter how you explained. Thank you.

Lene

[foxsquirrel]

Please post a screen shot, I cannot find that check box we are up to 2015 sp2 and have never seen that option, auto show is checked.

If you are using "screen input", in the circle dialog property manager there is a check box for "diameter dimension". That should set all future circle dimensions to diameter in sketch mode. I am set up to "auto show property manager"

Mike

[Lene Madsen]