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To edit a dimensional constraint in-place
1 Double-click a dimensional constraint to display the in-place text editor.
2 Enter the new name, value, or expression (name=value).
3 Press Enter to confirm the change.
To edit a dimensional constraint using the Properties palette
1 Select a dimensional constraint, right-click in the drawing area, and click
Properties.
2 Enter the new values for Name, Expression, and Description text boxes.
To turn a dimensional constraint off
1 Click a constrained object in a drawing to select it.
The grips are displayed on the object to show that it is selected.
2 Move your cursor over a grip. The grip color turns red.
3 Click the grip.
4 Press and release the Shift key.
5 Move the object to the desired location.
The constraint is relaxed for the object, and you should be able to move
it.
To edit the dimensions using the Parameters Manager palette
1 Click Parametric tab ➤ Manage panel ➤ Parameters Manager.
2 Double-click the variable you want to edit.
3 Press Tab to navigate across the columns.
4 Change the values in the appropriate column.
NOTE You can modify only the Name, Expression, and Description columns.
5 Press Enter.
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