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Keeping it real in 3D

Keeping it real in 3D

Keeping it real in 3D

(OP)
Hi!

Is there a trick for dimensioning in a 3D sketch? I finally had to create an "offset/through point" plane to dimension the true distance in X. It kept wanting to grab a vertex, edge, or face, and create a kittywompus dimension!

Ken

RE: Keeping it real in 3D

(OP)
I realize now that the title of this thread is poor. Definitely not to the point. Apologies.

RE: Keeping it real in 3D

You can usually control the dimensions by selecting an "orienting" edge first.

You can also click on the dimension and then select and drag the end point of a leader line to change the rotation.

cheers

RE: Keeping it real in 3D

None-the-less its still very hard to get the exact location of your Dimension in 3D sketch. Try using Construction Geometry to not only control the sketch, but to help with your dimensions.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP pc2
www.scottjbaugh.com
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