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Using Link to Thickness in SolidWorks

by John Koop, SolidWorks Specialist, TEDCF Publishing

This is a quick tip that shows you how to use the Link to Thickness option outside the Sheet Metal environment.

Here is a basic part that has been highlighted to show the part dimensions.

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The first step is to designate which dimension is the thickness. In this case it’s going to be the .75-inch dimension. Right click the dimension and select Link Values from the drop down menu.

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Enter the name Thickness in the value cell and click Ok.

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You will notice that the Thickness dimension now has an Equation sign in front of it.

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Now the Link to Thickness option will be available in any Extrusion you create or edit.

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All you have to do is check Link to thickness to link the dimension to the Thickness variable.

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