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?
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
Make sure the status is showing "Existing Point - Linear Centerline"
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RE: Dimension to CL - not to center
Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - Robert Hunter
RE: Dimension to CL - not to center
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
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
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
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
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
Believe it if you need it or leave it if you dare. - Robert Hunter