When you model, you can quickly define or calculate numerical values such as length, radius, or distance, using a keyboard or the built-in numpad.
You can directly define values in both 2D and 3D views for dimension labels or annotation badges.
To define and calculate numerical values while you’re modeling:
- Click the dimension label.
Note: Depending on your settings or current state, you may need to click an item or gizmo arrow to show the dimension label. - Use your keyboard to input the new value.
- To make calculations, input the values and basic mathematical operators.
- Optional: For multiple dimension labels available in the current position, you can move between them by pressing the Tab key.
- To finalize the value, press Enter.
The numpad, or numpad calculator, can also be used to define numerical values for your model. You can enter values directly in the numpad or calculate a value by using the calculator functions.
Tip
Some dimension labels, such as the quantity for patterns, display a simplified numpad that does not include the calculator functions.
Activate the numpad
To activate the numpad while you’re modeling:
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Keyboard and mouse/trackpad: Click the dimension value to select it and then click it again to activate the numpad.
Note: Depending on your settings or current state, you may need to click an item or gizmo arrow to activate the numpad. - Touch and pen: Tap the dimension value to activate the numpad.
Input and calculate values in the numpad
- Keyboard and mouse/trackpad: Click or type values and mathematical operators and then press Enter or click the check mark to finalize the value.
- Touch and pen: Tap the buttons to input or calculate a value and then tap the check mark to finalize the value.
Read more
To learn more about dimension labels in sketches, visit Editing sketch dimensions.