Forcing a diameter
Forcing a diameter
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I looking to find out if there is a way to force SW to dimension, specifically a radius, with a diameter.
I found that bolt circles are created using radiused sections of center line so when I go to dimension it I only get a radius.
I also have a case of a sprocket with a shaft hole and key slot. Because of the key slot I get a radius instead of a diameter.
An way to make it do this.
I found that bolt circles are created using radiused sections of center line so when I go to dimension it I only get a radius.
I also have a case of a sprocket with a shaft hole and key slot. Because of the key slot I get a radius instead of a diameter.
An way to make it do this.






RE: Forcing a diameter
Then, right click on the dimension,
Select properties
Check the Diameter Dimension Option
This allows you to turn any radius dim into a diameter dim or vice versa.
RE: Forcing a diameter
Pro/E did this with a double click on the line or point being dimensioned. I had problems with this earlier and found the whole properties situation a little annoying. But cool tip Arlin I'll give it a try next time but I think if you know first that you want a diameter that the screen pick location helps make diameter dims easier to create.
Michael
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Belcan "Advanced Engineering & Technology Division"
RE: Forcing a diameter