Locking the display location of sketch dimensions

[tony.rainsberger]

Hello,  I making a rather complicated sketch in Inventor to send to a laser cutter.  I want to place and lock the location of displayed sketch dimensions; however, Inventor automatically reorients these display locations frequently (ie when I finish the sketch, move around nearby dimensions, add additional elements to the sketch, etc).  Is this behavior controlled by a default setting?  If so, where can I find this setting?  Thanks in advance for any advice.

[JDMather]

Do you need to see the dimensions?

Maybe convert to a Sketch Block.

[Cadmanto · Accepted solution]

Hi Tony,

No, but what you can do is copy the sketch to a drawing and rearange the dimensions there.  In the drawing they will stay where you place them.

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[tony.rainsberger]

Thanks Scott.  That works like a charm and has application for a wide range of situations.

[Cadmanto]

You're most welcome.  Glad it worked out for you. 

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[Benjamin]

Hi Scott,

Has this functionality been added to inventor yet or is there any plans to? I think it would be very useful! 

[johnsonshiue]

Hi Benjamin,

Unfortunately, it is not yet available. The sketch dimension or model dimension can still move arbitrarily when the geometry is changed. I believe there might be ideas on Inventor Ideas forum. Please vote for it.

Many thanks!