Referencing holes on one part by hole's axis on second part
Referencing holes on one part by hole's axis on second part
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Here is the problem:
Part B mounts on part A. The final position of part B relative to part A is not known yet. I do know position of mounting holes of part B (they can change also), but since I do not know part's B final position relative to part A, every time I move/rotate part B, I have to match mounting holes on part A for part B. I decided to make holes on part A that references axis of holes on part B, so when I move part B, holes on part A follow every change. Also, if I change number of holes on part B that change is reflected on part A (using pattern).
I make holes on part A in assy mode, part A active.
Is this a good way of designing?
Part B mounts on part A. The final position of part B relative to part A is not known yet. I do know position of mounting holes of part B (they can change also), but since I do not know part's B final position relative to part A, every time I move/rotate part B, I have to match mounting holes on part A for part B. I decided to make holes on part A that references axis of holes on part B, so when I move part B, holes on part A follow every change. Also, if I change number of holes on part B that change is reflected on part A (using pattern).
I make holes on part A in assy mode, part A active.
Is this a good way of designing?





RE: Referencing holes on one part by hole's axis on second part
RE: Referencing holes on one part by hole's axis on second part
Skeletons or copy geoms would be the best way to avoid this, but since it's not an option, this may be the best way for you to do it for now. Like I said, as long as it's not a problem for you to load up the assembly and mating part while making drawings, etc, you should be okay.
RE: Referencing holes on one part by hole's axis on second part
RE: Referencing holes on one part by hole's axis on second part
RE: Referencing holes on one part by hole's axis on second part