Sketch Dimension won't accept Parameter ?

[Anonymous]

Watched several videos and none explain why this isn't working.

I create a Sketch and already have the parameters I want, then create dimensions and enter the parameter I choose, but it won't accept it. The parameter appears in the dialog box also starts red then once entered shows as black so I guess it finds it ok, but the dialog stays open all I can do is press esc. but then reverts back to a number.

Works everywhere else just not in a Sketch.

[jeff_strater]

Can you possibly provide a screencast of what you are seeing?  Here is a screencast that I just did on the current production release, on a very simple case, that shows how it seems to work.  But, maybe your precise workflow is slightly different, so it would help to understand what you are seeing.

Jeff

[Anonymous]

No event keys recorded sorry, it's basically clicking on the canvas or hitting enter, but finally escape.

[Anonymous]

I thought I should add some details ...

OS X El Capitan and the Active Plan is Student.

[Anonymous]

Hi @Anonymous

I'm on a mac too!

After entering in a parameter, I always hit "enter" to accept - clicking away doesn't accept the entry. As far as I know, it has been this way a long time - and it acts the same for numbers as well - entering a number and clicking away doesn't accept the value - you have to hit "enter" to accept.

I can't tell from your screencast - do you hit "enter"? All I can see is you clicking and finally hitting esc. Try "return" and "enter" if you have a keyboard with a numpad.

I have found it easier to arrow key down to the parameter I want, then slam enter twice - this chooses that parameter and exits the dimension, saving the change, unlike clicking away, which does nothing for parameters or numbers.

I attached a screencast showing the behavior as expected.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Thanks soo much for your reply, I've finally got it.

"I can't tell from your screencast - do you hit "enter"? All I can see is you clicking and finally hitting esc. Try "return" and "enter" if you have a keyboard with a numpad.

I have found it easier to arrow key down to the parameter I want, then slam enter twice - this chooses that parameter and exits the dimension, saving the change, unlike clicking away, which does nothing for parameters or numbers."

I tried hitting enter I know it's not shown forgot event keys in the recording. I however don't have a number pad I can't key down, but didn't realise hitting enter more than once does the job.