Hi,

I have been using Solidworks for about 10 years now but always with conventional machining. I now have to integrate my tolerances in the 3D model in order to get good mechanisms...

When I add tolerances to my dimensions while modelling, I am surpised not to get this reflected on the actual dimension of the part. If I create a shaft diameter 10mm f7 and save it as an igs, when I open the igs file, the dimension is still 10. is there a way to correct that so that I don't have to look through the table for every single dimension?

Also, when I then go to the drawing, is there a way to link the dimensions and tolerances given in the sketch so that I don't have to do the job twice?

Basically, if the first one is not possible, I need to put values with three decimals as dimensions which is already trouble to find out. But merely is when it comes to drawing, the dimension will give me this 3 decimals value and not the round one I want (which may or may not be the one with less percision deopending on the tolerance applied). This means I have to fake the dimension in the drawing and we know how dangerous that is after a few mods...

Is there a way to make my life easier?

Thanks