Auto length update based on sketch line?
Auto length update based on sketch line?
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To make my question as simple as possible, assume I have a sketched line 24" long. Now, I have a steel rod extruded along that line that I would like to automatically update based on the length of this line. Example, I make the line 30" long and the steel rod is now 30" as well. It seems like a relationship could be used here somehow. What is the best way to do this.
TIA,
Drake
TIA,
Drake
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RE: Auto length update based on sketch line?
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
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Jason
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RE: Auto length update based on sketch line?
Star for you Jason.
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RE: Auto length update based on sketch line?
Drake
When it comes to protecting yourself or your family it is better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
RE: Auto length update based on sketch line?
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RE: Auto length update based on sketch line?
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RE: Auto length update based on sketch line?
I use 3DSketch because I never know when/if it will change from a straight line to a curve. Editing the 3DSketch and rebuild, the sweep feature will change. If yours will always be a straight line, then the suggestions from the others above will work great.
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716
RE: Auto length update based on sketch line?
Having a sketch dimension drive the length of a feature is like holding a pen in your right hand, and using your left hand to move you right hand?
Unless you are using your sketch line as an undefined line and free moving its end into position then allowing it to build.
This is ok if each different length is a new part, but if not then each length will require it own config....and a dimension to drive the length, therefore why not use the feature dimesnion as mentioned above.
Design tables may be helpful here.
cheers
RE: Auto length update based on sketch line?