dimensions for mirrored parts
dimensions for mirrored parts
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Is there a way to bring in the dimensions from an original part into the drawing file of a part derived (mirrored)from that original part?
We make lots of parts that are right and left handed and we like to make a separate drawing for each hand, both with dimensions on them. We also like to be consistent with the dimension format.
Making the derived part is easy, but how do we dimension the drawing without doing it manually?
Tom S.
We make lots of parts that are right and left handed and we like to make a separate drawing for each hand, both with dimensions on them. We also like to be consistent with the dimension format.
Making the derived part is easy, but how do we dimension the drawing without doing it manually?
Tom S.






RE: dimensions for mirrored parts
Dbl-click part file, browse to mirrored part, OK to end. Save dwg as new p/n.
I have not tried it with a mirrored part, but worth a try.
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
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RE: dimensions for mirrored parts
I guess we do need to put in an enhancement request.
Sorry I missed it in my thread search, didn't use the right keywords I guess.
Tom Stanley