Adding a Sketch Equation

You can add an equation to sketch entities using the Sketch Equation View.

1. In an open sketch, do one of the following:
   • Click Equations (Tools toolbar).
   • Click Tools > Equations.
   • Right-click the Equations folder in the FeatureManager design tree, and select Manage Equations.
2. Select the Sketch Equation View .
3. Under Sketch Equations, click an empty cell in the Name column.
4. Click a dimension in the graphics area.
   The SOLIDWORKS software does the following:

   • Propagates the dimension name to an empty cell in the Name column and encloses it in quotation marks.
   • Moves the cursor to the Value/Equations column and inserts = (equal sign).
   • Displays a flyout menu with options for starting the equation.
5. After = (equal sign), add a term to the equation by doing one of the following:
   • Type a number or a conditional statement.
   • Select a Global Variable, Function or File Property from the flyout menu.
     You must define a global variable in the Equation View before you can apply it to a sketch equation.
   A appears in the cell to indicate that the syntax is valid.
6. Type + (plus), - (minus) or another mathematical symbol.
7. Add another term to the equation.
8. When the equation is complete, click .
   The solution to the equation appears in the Evaluates to column and the cursor moves to the next cell in the Comments column.
9. Add comments to document your design intent.
10. Click OK to close the dialog box.