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centermarks

centermarks

centermarks

(OP)
Is there a way to place a centermark at the center of an obround slot/hole and not at the ends of the slot were the arc centers are?

Thanks,

RE: centermarks

Unfortunately no. I usually sketch centerlines and constrain them to the  model edge midpoints.

Jason

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

RE: centermarks

I Kluge it. I put a construction circle in the sketch (usually circumscribing the slot length), show the sketch in the drawing, put the centermark on the circle, hide the sketch.

It worked in 2004, I haven't had to use it since so I don't know if it still works.

RE: centermarks

(OP)
Thanks for the suggestions. I also submitted an enhancement request. We'll see where it goes.

Thanks,

RE: centermarks

I've also done the Gildashard thing. Both workarounds get the job done

RE: centermarks

Add centerline/continuous, select center of arc. Add temp lines to where you want centerline to end, then trim CL to the lines.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

RE: centermarks

If you use the Slot feature from the Design Library, the dimensions are automatically placed at the centre of the slot. However, the centre is not marked.


Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

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