edit dimension problem

[pdelnet]

For some reason I can't do edit a dimension of a part by using a math operator i.e: 36-12

where 36 was original lenth and just add -12 after the value in the dialogue box.

Is this a 2008 bug or a setting I have missed.


SW 2008 SP 1.0
Dell Inc. Precision WorkStation 670
2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400
Windows XP PRO SP 2

 

[ShaggyPE]

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=203588&page=1

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional

 

[JMirisola]

Is it a driven or driving dimension?

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

Dell M90, Core2 Duo
4GB RAM
Nvidia 3500M

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Someone else had this problem just recently;
thread559-203588

Solution was to re-install.

 

[pdelnet]

Thanks for the repilies.
This is the 4rth time installing, the PITA factor is high on this one.

SW 2008 SP 1.0
Dell Inc. Precision WorkStation 670
2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400
Windows XP PRO SP 2

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

What does your VAR have to say about this problem?

 

[pdelnet]

I havent contacted them, talking about instalation problems over the phone is so tedious, especially if the final recomendation is to do a reinstall. That I can and usually will do anyways.
I just finished the new install, with what I believe was ideal conditions. The dimensioning issue is still there, I dont believe that it is an "istallation" issue.

SW 2008 SP 1.0
Dell Inc. Precision WorkStation 670
2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400
Windows XP PRO SP 2

 

[pdelnet]

After discussing this with our VAR it seems that it may be a probelm with a visula basic DLL, not associated with the SW install. They are looking into it.

SW 2008 SP 1.0
Dell Inc. Precision WorkStation 670
2048 Megabytes Installed Memory
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400
Windows XP PRO SP 2

 

[handleman]

Your VAR must have read my post in the other thread... :-D