Changing Datum Target Size

David Severud
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Problem

This article goes over how to change the Datum Target Size in a SOLIDWORKS Drawing. 

Solution

  1. Navigate to Tools>Options>Document Properties>Dimensions and click the Font button
Navigate to Dimension Document Properties and click the Font Button
  1. Changing the text units or points affects the size of the datum target, as shown below
Adjust the font size
Before changing the font size
After changing the font size

Note: The dimensions in the model are resized as well when this setting is adjusted

  1. We can change the dimensions font size back by overriding the document font. Select all dimensions in the drawing with a box select.
  2. Navigate to the Other tab in the dimension property manager.
  3. Uncheck "Use document font"
  4. Click the Font Button to adjust the size

  5. Hit the green checkmark

    Change Dimension font.png

Now the Datum is larger due to the change in Document Properties, but the Dimensions have been made smaller.

Finished Example

 For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.

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