topic Re: Dimension initially one click or two? in Inventor Forum

Dimension initially one click or two?

Christopher2222 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:13:33 GMT

Strange things or maybe I'm imagining it. What is "normal"?

So just a simple rectangle. Then, I click dimension, click one side of the rectangle then the other side and position where I want the dimension shown and it drops it in. Now I have to click again to edit the dimension, but just moments earlier I clicked to position the dimension and edit was already available to change the dimension value (that is I didn't have to click again to edit). Is there a setting or something to adjust for 1 click dimension editing or is the double click the normal way. Maybe I was double clicking without knowing?

Re: Dimension initially one click or two?

JDMather — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:29:19 GMT

I am not sure there aren't two different issues in your description.

Your in ipt sketch, right?

1. When placing a dimension you can initially edit if Edit Dimension is activated.

From time-to-time I have accidently deactivated that when using gestures.

Drives me crazy, but easy enough to turn back on.

2. Once dimensions are initially placed though, it is a double click action to edit.

Re: Dimension initially one click or two?

karthur1 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:28:47 GMT

Your in an idw, right? When you place the dim, check this box in the bottom of the "edit Dimension" window.

You can also access the same thing from Tools > App options, Drawing tab.

Kirk

Re: Dimension initially one click or two?

Christopher2222 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:51:08 GMT

Standard ipt part yes. General dimensioning is checked. Also edit dimension when created is also selected. Whatever the initial default install of inventor is, is what it's set at.

So when I click to position the dimension value, should it instantly be editable? or does it need another click to edit?

Re: Dimension initially one click or two?

Christopher2222 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:03:02 GMT

Hey, it came back and I have no idea why?

It all of a sudden started working again. I knew I wasn't imaging things. I just started a blank sheet and it wasn't working then without doing anything it started working.

Re: Dimension initially one click or two?

karthur1 — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:13:21 GMT

You said "Standard ipt part, Yes"..... But then you said you started a "blank sheet". So are you having trouble working in the modeling (.ipt) or in the drawing environment (.idw)? Or both?

What version of Inventor are you using?

Kirk

Re: Dimension initially one click or two?

Christopher2222 — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:09:31 GMT

Sorry if I've mixed up the lingo. Standard ipt part is where I was experiencing the issue. No problems now, but if I experience again I will try to recall what happened.

Inventor 2015

Re: Dimension initially one click or two?

karthur1 — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:41:56 GMT

No problem. I am using 2020 and I think it works the same in this aspect as 2015. Here is a short screencast showing how to use the "edit dimension" in a .ipt. Same thing that JD is showing above.

Re: Dimension initially one click or two?

Teepee101 — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:17:24 GMT

Same issue 2024, here's where to switch it on