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Get and Set Properties for Dimensions Example (VBA)

This example shows how to get and set the properties for a dimension.

 

'---------------------------------------------

Dim D1 As Object

 

' Make dimension D1@Sketch1 on Part (assumed set) into a driven dimension

Set D1 = Part.Parameter("D1@Sketch1")

D1.DrivenState = swDimensionDriven

 

' Check if a drawing dimension is a reference dimension

Set D1 = Drawing.Parameter("RD1@Drawing View1")

If Not D1.IsReference Then

MsgBox "RD1 should be a reference dimension" 

End If

 

 



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