Attaching Datums
Attaching Datums
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The ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard allows us to attach datums to dimensions and tolerance boxes, as well as to features. When you do this, it means something different. It is not just a reformat procedure.
Is there a way to do this on SolidWorks such that it is actually attached?
I am still on 2003, but I just tried it on a 2006 machine, and there still did not seem to be a way.
JHG
Is there a way to do this on SolidWorks such that it is actually attached?
I am still on 2003, but I just tried it on a 2006 machine, and there still did not seem to be a way.
JHG






RE: Attaching Datums
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)
RE: Attaching Datums
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Colin Fitzpatrick
Mechanical Design Engineer
Solidworks 2006 SP 4.1
Dell 380 XP Pro SP 2
nVida Quadro FX 3450/4000
RE: Attaching Datums
Either one.
JHG
RE: Attaching Datums
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)
RE: Attaching Datums
RE: Attaching Datums
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)
RE: Attaching Datums
If you're in a drawing and want to attach a datum symbol to a dimension, 1st treat it like a geometric tolerance. Add something like runout, then put datum "A" in the primary box.
Then, go back and replace the runout by selecting the "none" box. What you're left with is a letter with a square around it, just below the dimension. Hope that helps.
John Graham CSWP
Mechanical Design Engineer
RE: Attaching Datums
I have also created them that way. But we shouldn't have to.
I think we need to turn in an Enhancement Request so whe can do it the correct way.
Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)
RE: Attaching Datums
I agree. I've also turned in an enhancement request for this function in parts, which is even worse than drawings. GDT's and datum refs's don't attach to dimensions in any way, and we like to fully define our parts, making them standalone models if need be.
John Graham CSWP
Mechanical Design Engineer
RE: Attaching Datums
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RE: Attaching Datums
However, the "SW2007 What's New" states that it can be done. So it appears to have been included in SW07.
RE: Attaching Datums
Neat trick. It doesn't solve everything, but it solves a lot.
Thank you.
JHG
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