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Helix dimensions are where?

Helix dimensions are where?

Helix dimensions are where?

(OP)
First time since upgrading to SW2005 that I had to use helix.  It used to be that one could double-click the helix in the feature tree and the dimensions would show up.  Doesn't seem to be the case now.

Anyone else notice this bit-o'-WTF?

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RE: Helix dimensions are where?

The only thing that doesn't show is the base diameter of the Helix. To get the base Dia, I have to drill down to the sketch level. Everthing else shows up fine, both before & after creating a sweep.

I'm using SW05-SP0.0 ... what SP are you using?


Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Helix dimensions are where?

Tick,

I'm using SW2005 SP3.0 and have noticed the same thing.  I thought maybe it was just me and it had always been that way.

mncad

RE: Helix dimensions are where?

(OP)
SW2005 SP3.1 here.

On my last job I made a lot of torsion springs.  I would take the time to rename and label spring dimensions and parameters.  Now I can't.  Also, how is one to link spring parameters to equations without access to the dimensions?!

RE: Helix dimensions are where?

So you guys aren't getting any  dimensions showing?


Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Helix dimensions are where?

I think this was resolved in sp4 or sp5 maybe.

Jason

UG NX2.02.2 on Win2000 SP3
SolidWorks 2005 SP5.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2006 SP1.0 on WinXP SP2

RE: Helix dimensions are where?

If I double click the sweep that I made with the helix I get the dimensions of the helix, if I double click the helix itself I don't get anything.

mncad

RE: Helix dimensions are where?

Sounds like it's time to upgrade the SP ... or rollback to 0.0


Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

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