Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
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Good morning, I made an extruded helix model, which is of course a spring. It looks correct an all, but when I put it into a drawing I can not do anything with it. I can not put a cross hair in the right view, nor can I dimension the ID of the model in that view. In the front view I can not dimension the length. Is there a reason why nothing is working with this model? Is there a way I can dimension this model? Thank you in advance to anyone answering my questions.






RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe trumps reason.
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
You can even drive your "wire" diameter by these circle sketches if you create some equal relationships between the sketches, so your ID and OD will never be out of accord with your true dimensions (such as if you change your wire diameter).
Try it out. I can send a sample if necessary (and if time allows later). Don't post an email address here, whatever you do. My web site has contact info.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe trumps reason.
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
RE: Dimensioning an Extruded Helix in a Drawing
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716