For a sketch dimension that is configured, it is possible to change the table label text?

StephenG
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All of the sketch dimensions I add to a configuration table are given generic labels either "Distance", "Diameter", "Radius", or "Angle". Is there a way to change the label text to meaningful descriptive text?

Also, if I add a sketch linear dimension to a configuration List it is given the label "Length" instead of "Distance". Is there a good reason for the labeling difference?  

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  • john_mcclary
    john_mcclary Member, Developers Posts: 4,110 PRO
    Not today, I know it has been brought up before, but I cannot find the Improvement Request... If it was even made..
  • owen_sparks
    owen_sparks Member, Developers Posts: 2,660 PRO
    For this very reason today I set a standard partstudio variable and then configure that.
    Owen S.
    Business Systems and Configuration Controller
    HWM-Water Ltd
  • john_mcclary
    john_mcclary Member, Developers Posts: 4,110 PRO
    Yea, again @owen_sparks that method comes with its own set of problems too. More severe IMHO.

    Any typo while inserting a part into an assembly or drawing will create a unique part. Also makes it dificult to insert because you have to enter many variables each time, rather than just having ttem all under one drop down list.

    Config vars have thier place, I just say keep them to a strict minimum.

    In the mean time, I do believe if you mouse over, or click a value in the config table, the corrisponding dim will highlight. (Not sure if the sketch needs to be open, I'm not at a computer at the moment)
  • owen_sparks
    owen_sparks Member, Developers Posts: 2,660 PRO
    Hi @john_mcclary , I think we're talking at cross purposes here.  (Or I'm answering a different question to the one actually asked!)

    My intent was to say "this bad!" for configuring sketch dimensions, as the entire config table ends up stating "Length"

    Instead if you set PS variables, and then configure those, then the design intent is clear in the table.

    It's still only one choice as to what to insert as it's driven by a single config option.  I also like that it allows a simple part to have configurations added later.

    Cheers, Owen S.
    Business Systems and Configuration Controller
    HWM-Water Ltd
  • john_mcclary
    john_mcclary Member, Developers Posts: 4,110 PRO
    O.I.C.

    Sure, that would work. I thought you meant adding configuration variables.

    IMHO it is a little overkill on variables when mouseover in the config will highlight your configured dim.

    We just need the ability to label dims properly...

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