The clever SOLIDWORKS user knows that importing model dimensions in the model is the easiest way of creating saving time on drawings. This is an inefficient use of SOLIDWORKS. Users will then spend more time manually Smart Dimensioning the drawings flat pattern until they get their desired outcome. The selected feature does not have dimensions”
When rolled sheet metal cylinders are not set up correctly, the following error may occur when trying to import dimensions: “ No dimensions are inserted. It might even require some significant user input for proper documentation.
Without proper design intent, detailing the flat pattern positions may not work. When cuts are made into the flat pattern of a rolled sheet metal cylinder (or semi-cylinder), it is not always easy to extract model dimension data in a SOLIDWORKS drawing.
