Is there a way to program a dimension radius / diameter toggle shortcut?

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Is there a way to program a dimension radius / diameter toggle shortcut?

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In an .SLDPRT sketch, is there a way to program a shortcut key that toggles a dimension between radius and diameter mode?

Currently, I use the mouse to select the appropriate option in the Leader tab.

I do this many times a day. It would be great to be able to do it faster.

Thanks for any help.
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Place the dim. Hover over the dim RMB, "Display as Radius/Dia"
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Thanks!

Faster, but not quite as fast as keyboard fast.

Appreciate it, though.
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Just saw this in 2022, these are the worthwhile enhancements that are sure to get applause in a full room of SolidWorks users, not the nebulous cloud stuff that usually gets pushed on us.
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Its also possible to change on the Leaders tab. But if you want super fast probably a Macro
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I need to get up-to-speed on macro creation.
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Mike Gera wrote: Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:11 pm I need to get up-to-speed on macro creation.
I had a go at recording that sequence of events - turning diameter into radius - using the basic built-in macro recorder. Long-story-short, I'm pretty sure the recorder doesn't recognize/record those particular actions. Might be possible if you learn some coding and edit the swp file manually. My learning has yet to take me as far as that. I'd be interested in seeing a working macro for this, if someone else has those skills.
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oa
Works perfectly. Many Thanks.

So, with the hard-work now done, we can now just Assign this Macro to a Keyboard Shortcut and OP gets his dream-come-true. :)
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Deepak,

This works perfectly. Thanks x 1000!

(You have no idea how many times per week I need to do this.)

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Deepak, I've said this before and I'll say it again but your contribution is crucial to the SolidWorks community. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion.
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AlexLachance wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:58 pm Deepak, I've said this before and I'll say it again but your contribution is crucial to the SolidWorks community. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion.
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