
them to sketches. Changing a parameter’s value automatically changes all
associated geometry.
Create a parameter first, and then add it to the dimension. To create one,
click Change Parameters. In the dialog box that appears, click the plus
sign to add a parameter. A parameter box appears in which you can type
information. I named the parameter Length and kept the units set to mm.
In the Expression box, enter a number, calculation, or equation. I typed
100 (Figure
Zz
). Click OK, and the parameter will be listed under User
Parameters.
Now apply it to a sketch (Figure
A1
). I made the dimension text field of a
sketch active by entering Edit Sketch ...