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Hole Wizard - locating with centerlines

Hole Wizard - locating with centerlines

Hole Wizard - locating with centerlines

(OP)
I am pretty new to solidworks, but have been around CAD packages for a while.  I'm using SW office professional 2006.  When i use the hole wizard, i cannot locate a hole (the center point) on a centerline sketched within the hole wizard command.  I can place a point on a centerline drawn in a separate sketch, but that makes the heirarchy of my drawing kinda messy.  I also cannot place a point on the intersection of 2 crossing centerlines.  What's the deal?  Do i really have to snap a dimension to every freakin hole that's not in a pattern?  Something is seriously wrong with this "wizard".

RE: Hole Wizard - locating with centerlines

Add the hole wizard. Edit sketch of hole, move point to location.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

RE: Hole Wizard - locating with centerlines

Quote:

Something is seriously wrong with this "wizard".
Maybe on your machine, but not on mine. I have no problem placing points as you describe.

Check to ensure the Selection Filter is not blocking your choices.

Also when placing a point at an intersection of lines, you will need to carefully watch the cursor icon to note from "on-line" to "intersection". The change is very subtle and could easily be missed, and is in need of improvement, but it does not constitute a "seriously wrong" comment ... but it could be applied to your attitude though. smile

Please read the second faq in my signature.

cheers
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to find answers ... FAQ559-1091

RE: Hole Wizard - locating with centerlines

(OP)
Thanks chris.

well, that works, but it's still an extra step.  i hope in 2007 you can just create a point on an intersection of 2 centerlines.  Wouldn't that be about 1000x more intuitive?

RE: Hole Wizard - locating with centerlines

You're welcome.
CBL made some very good suggestions.
Also, whenever you see a need for an improvement, please don't hesitate to turn in an Enhancement Request to SolidWorks.

Chris
Systems Analyst, I.S.
SolidWorks 06 4.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 06-21-06)

RE: Hole Wizard - locating with centerlines

(OP)
CBL,

I have no issue with creating the point exactly in the intersection.  When i click okay to exit the hole wizard, i get this error message:

"Points to locate holes are not valid.
They may not be constrained or may be located on edges or vertices"

Of course it's on a vertex- how else should i locate a hole?

sorry if my irritation is coming through on these posts, but it seems like such a no-brainer feature.

RE: Hole Wizard - locating with centerlines

adampunch ... Which method of using the HW are you using?
i.e. "Pre-selection" or "Post-selection".
Check the Help file for [b]hole wizard > Pre-selection and Post-selection[b].

I'm guessing you are using the "Post-selection" method which creates a 3D sketch and you cannot constrain a 3D sketch to a line.

I find it much easier to use the Pre-selection method.

cheers
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to find answers ... FAQ559-1091

RE: Hole Wizard - locating with centerlines

(OP)
CBL,

that totally clears things up.  i had no idea there are two methods for using the hole wizard.  I have been using the post-selection method (without even knowing it) and it has been driving me up the wall.

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