Modifying Characteristics

After the model is ballooned, you can edit the characteristics in the Bill of Characteristics.

1. In the SOLIDWORKS Inspection Manager , on the Characteristic Table tab, right-click a characteristic and click an option:

   Option	Description
   Zoom To Selection	Zooms to the selected characteristic.
   Grouping	(Available if you select multiple characteristics.) Select: Group. Renumbers the characteristics and balloons to create subballoons. Group with shared balloon. Renumbers the characteristics and creates a single balloon for all selected characteristics. Ungroup. Ungroups grouped characteristics.
   Selected for Inspection	Excludes the characteristic from ballooning or exporting.
   Key	Makes the characteristic a key characteristic. These are characteristics whose variation has a significant impact on the quality of the part.
   Classification	Specifies the classification of defects, such as Major, Minor, Critical, and Incidental.
   Method	Specifies the inspection method, such as Digital Calipers or Scale.
   AQL	Specifies the Acceptable Quality Level. In most cases, inspecting all parts produced is impossible or too costly. AQL tables are statistical tools that determine how many samples need inspection and specify the limit between acceptability and refusal.

2. Under Properties, specify options:

   Option	Description
   Selected	Includes or excludes the characteristic.
   Quantity	Changes the quantity.
   Key	Makes the characteristic a key characteristic. These are characteristics whose variation has a significant impact on the quality of the part.
   Reference	Marks a characteristic as a reference dimension.
   Comments	Lets you enter comments related to a characteristic.
   Process	Designates the manufacturing process.
   Classification	Specifies the classification of defects, such as Major, Minor, Critical, and Incidental.
   Method	Specifies the inspection method, such as Digital Calipers or Scale.