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Drawing leader text using parameters won't show dual dimensions

csmithGC2VT — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:43:21 GMT

I have a slot, that I'm trying to dimension per ASME Y14.5 Fig. 1-29, (b). I create a 'Leader Text' on the drawing and use the built in, 'Format Text', to pull in the parameter. Issue is that the drawing is dual dimension (inches [mm]). Anyway to show the dual dimensions in that text box / on the drawing? Screen shot attached.

Re: Drawing leader text using parameters won't show dual dimensions

CGBenner — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:11:56 GMT

@csmithGC2VT

Welcome to the forums. You could try this:

In Style Manager, set up the Dual Dimensions the way you want them shown in the Default-mm [in] (ANSI) style, or make a copy of that and set up the new style how you want it. Then, in Object Defaults, set Leader Text to use the style you have just modified (as shown below). I haven't tested this fully yet, but give it a try and see if that helps?

Re: Drawing leader text using parameters won't show dual dimensions

csmithGC2VT — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:54:07 GMT

Didn't work.

Re: Drawing leader text using parameters won't show dual dimensions

CGBenner — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:05:03 GMT

@johnsonshiue @SteveMDennis

Do either of you know if there is any way to make this work, or would this be an Idea for the Ideas Forum?

Re: Drawing leader text using parameters won't show dual dimensions

johnsonshiue — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:01:07 GMT

Hi! I don't think such workflow is supported. The Leader Text treats parameter value as pure text. It is not aware of the unit. Only dimensions or hole notes support dual unit.

Please feel free to submit it to Inventor Ideas forum.

Many thanks!