Change the default color of dimensions

stefbeno · February 18, 2015, 9:22am

Hello

With SW (2013), in drawing, where is the default color of the dimensions set?

When I create them, they are gray (which doesn't suit my client).

I found to modify a color in the general SW settings (system options/colors) but it will impact all my customers so it doesn't work and I can't ask my customer to "tinker" with his machine.

There is no question of repainting each side, since if the plan is modified, the new dimensions will be greyed out.

benoitlf · February 18, 2015, 9:33am

Hello

The color of the dimensions is well and truly defined there: Tool/Options/Color/Dimensions, not imported (driving) and Dimensions, not imported (controlled).

Otherwise, at the level of the plane, you may have to go through a layer.

pl · February 18, 2015, 9:34am

Hello

I think the best thing to do is to use the layers for these drawings.

You can assign a color to it, see these links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBjL7xJLnNE

http://www.forum-cao-3d.fr/solidworks-mise-en-plan/calques-pour-la-couleur-des-cotes-t11495.html

stefbeno · February 18, 2015, 9:52am

The layer could be a solution, but how do you make sure that the next dimensions are automatically assigned to this layer?

I have a doubt about my machine (which has just been restarted): I tried to play with the "Color Display Mode" icon and nothing happens! Whereas on a colleague's machine it works!

Edit: correction, finally it doesn't work on my colleague's machine with these drawings (it works for those of another client)

pl · February 18, 2015, 12:04pm

One can imagine creating a document template only for this client using this method:

http://help.solidworks.com/2012/French/SolidWorks/Sldworks/t_Layers_PerStandard.htm