Problem
In SOLIDWORKS Drawings, Ordinate dimensions are dimensions measured from a user-defined origin in a drawing. At some point, the user may want to move the origin. This article explains how to change the origin so that the ordinate dimensions will update to match the new origin. The example drawing below starts with the Origin at the left.
Solution
- Open SOLIDWORKS and open the Drawing
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In SOLIDWORKS 2023 or older, drag the origin dimension leader to a new edge. The example will drag it to the rightmost edge.
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In SOLIDWORKS 2024 or newer, delete all existing dimensions, then right-click the origin leader to select "Reattach", and select the new edge to attach to
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Click "OK" for the zero ordinate reference warning
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The origin is now updated, and other dimensions can be added as needed by right-clicking the existing ordinates to select "Add To Ordinate"
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