{"id":1786,"date":"2018-08-23T20:07:30","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T03:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Solid-Edge-Blog\/Tips-and-Tricks-from-Forum-Users-20\/ba-p\/519535"},"modified":"2026-03-26T07:31:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:31:45","slug":"tips-and-tricks-from-forum-users-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/tips-and-tricks-from-forum-users-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and Tricks from Forum Users #20"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s a collection of the most interesting tips and tricks derived from the discussions on the Solid Edge forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Compiled by Tushar Suradkar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

About Tushar Suradkar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Tushar is a Solid Edge blogger and programmer for 23 yrs and manages his single-person consultancy by the name CADVertex Solutions<\/a> that offers custom solution development using the Solid Edge API.<\/p>\n

Write to him at Tushar.Suradkar@Gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Due credit is given to respective contributors.<\/p>\n

And a quick list of the previous compilations:<\/p>\n

T&T #01<\/a>, T&T #02<\/a>, T&T #03<\/a>, T&T #04<\/a>, T&T #05<\/a><\/p>\n

T&T #06<\/a>, T&T #07<\/a>, T&T #08<\/a>, T&T #09<\/a>,   T&T #10<\/a><\/p>\n

T&T #11<\/a>, T&T #12<\/a>, T&T #13<\/a>,   T&T #14<\/a>, T&T #15<\/a><\/p>\n

T&T #16<\/a>, T&T #17<\/a>,   T&T #18<\/a>, T&T #19<\/a><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> How can I auto set dimensions that are whole e.g. 20.0 to 20 and dimensions that aren’t whole to round off e.g. 20.50 to 20.5<\/p>\n

The Tip: <\/strong>A single setting in the Dimension Style dialog – Units Tab – Zeros group – Turn Off Trailing Zeros should take care of both.<\/p>\n

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Contributor: @hawcad<\/a><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> I am creating copper pipes mostly using a 3D sketch and need to obtain the total length of the 3D sketch. Is there an easy way to get the total length automatically?<\/p>\n

The Tip:<\/strong> You can use the Frame feature in the assembly environment.You can create the 3D sketch using just lines and no need for drawing arcs. When you create a Parts List for the tube in the Draft sheet, adding the column for Cut Length will give the total length for the tubing as shown in this 1-minute video.<\/p>\n

Contributor: @hawcad<\/a><\/p>\n

Video by: @Tushar<\/a><\/p>\n

3<\/strong>. I want to join two bent flanges together. Is there a feature that does this or will I have to create a tab on the top flange to get that face closer to the left flange?<\/p>\n

The Tip:<\/strong> The Close 2-Bend Corner command will do the job. Here’s a video:<\/p>\n

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Contributor: @kjoiner<\/a><\/p>\n

Video by: @Tushar<\/a><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Is it possible to move or change balloon position without deleting it?<\/p>\n

The Tip:<\/strong> To reposition balloons on a drawing view along the Alignment Shape, drag the handles. Alternatively, cut-paste balloons and reattach them to the view as shown in this video:<\/p>\n

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Contributor: @arekkul<\/a><\/p>\n

Video by: @Tushar<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TipIcon.png\"<\/span> Read about 51 uses of the ALT key in Solid Edge<\/a><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> After an auxiliary view is created, is there any way to redefine it? I want to change the view alignment. In a section view, it is very easy to realign or change view direction. Can’t find similar modification way in an auxiliary view. Kindly suggest.<\/p>\n

The Tip:<\/strong> Although there is no built-in method to modify Auxiliary views in Solid Edge, some ingenuity can go a long way in achieving the desired behavior and results. The following video illustrates this:<\/p>\n

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Contributor: @Imics<\/a><\/p>\n

Video by: @Imics<\/a><\/p>\n

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Compiled by Tushar Suradkar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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