No Min/Max option for keyway dimension
No Min/Max option for keyway dimension
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Something strange I have come across. I have included a picture for reference. Hope this is useful info for someone.
Problem:
When dimensioning a keyway to the opposite side of the shaft diameter, I would not get the Min/Max options for the dimension. SW would only allow dimensioning to the center of the diameter.
Solution:
Remove the Centermark. This only happens if there is a "Centermark" crosshair on the projected or section view of the shaft with the keyway that you are trying to dimension. If you remove the Centermark, the Min/Max options become available.
Also this issue has been addressed in the early-release of SP3.0
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Problem:
When dimensioning a keyway to the opposite side of the shaft diameter, I would not get the Min/Max options for the dimension. SW would only allow dimensioning to the center of the diameter.
Solution:
Remove the Centermark. This only happens if there is a "Centermark" crosshair on the projected or section view of the shaft with the keyway that you are trying to dimension. If you remove the Centermark, the Min/Max options become available.
Also this issue has been addressed in the early-release of SP3.0
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RE: No Min/Max option for keyway dimension
I do a lot of shaft keyways and slots and ran across the solution to dimension location. Under the dimension properties there is a selection box for "First Arc Condition" and by choosing one of the conditions you can place the keyway or slot depth where you want it.
Dennis
SolidWorks 2007 SP2.0
Windows XP Pro, Pentium4 3.00GHz
1.5 GB RAM, Nvidia FX500
Logitech Marble Mouse, CadMan
RE: No Min/Max option for keyway dimension
I do not get the option you mention (arc condition). See picture included here to see what I get for dimension properties. Removing the centermak is the only thing that has worked.
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RE: No Min/Max option for keyway dimension
It appears from your image (based on the location of the little green squares at the ends of your witness lines) that you've attached the dimension to the centermark rather than the circle geometry. If this is the case, then your dimension is actually to the centermark, and the centermark is attached to the hole center. Therefore, no option to select the arc condition. Of course, my interpretation of the picture may well be incorrect. If so, please accept my apologies.
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If you use the Insert > Model Items method to place the dimension, the problem does not occur.
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RE: No Min/Max option for keyway dimension
RE: No Min/Max option for keyway dimension