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Dimension to CL - not to center

Dimension to CL - not to center

Dimension to CL - not to center

(OP)
NX5.0.2.2

In earlier versions, when dimensioning to a centerline, the extension line would do just that - only dimension to the line and not the center.
Now, when I try to dimension to a centerline, the extension line always snaps to the actual arc center.  This is a problem especially when dimensioning in a detail view.  The center point is usually FAR from the feature I am trying to dimension, and I end up with an extension line crossing the drawing to apparently nothing (the actual center point).
Is there any setting to fix this, or will I have to submit an ER?  I don't see this as an enhancement so much as something taken away.
Clear as mud?

Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - Robert Hunter

RE: Dimension to CL - not to center

EWH,

Make sure the status is showing "Existing Point - Linear Centerline"

Specialty Engineered Automation (SEA)
http://www.sea4ug.com
a UGS Foundation Partner

RE: Dimension to CL - not to center

(OP)
It does, but still dimensions to the center point ...

Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - Robert Hunter

RE: Dimension to CL - not to center

(OP)
Great John!
Is 5.0.3.2 available yet?

Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - Robert Hunter

RE: Dimension to CL - not to center

(OP)
Thanks!
I just loaded 5.0.2.2 and was disappointed to find this problem.
Our IT guy is often a great help, but doesn't keep NX up to date unless a disk is mailed to him, so I've had to take over the task.

Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - Robert Hunter

RE: Dimension to CL - not to center

Just so that you know, my comment about next week was referring to when the software update will most likely be available on the GTAC download site.

John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
NX Design
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Cypress, CA
http://www.siemens.com/plm
http://www.plmworld.org/museum/

RE: Dimension to CL - not to center

(OP)
Gotcha... I'm now on the notification list, so I'll find it easier to keep up to date.

Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - Robert Hunter

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