How to display the B.C.D. in a dim?
How to display the B.C.D. in a dim?
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I know that this has been discussed on here before but has any one been able to get Solidworks to automatically display the B.C.D. when using the hole callout function in a drawing?
I would like to save time in this area because every time I have to dim a bolt circle I have to go in and modify the text on everyone of the dims.
I would like to save time in this area because every time I have to dim a bolt circle I have to go in and modify the text on everyone of the dims.
Brian
Dell Optiplex 745
Intel Core 2 6300 @ 1.86 GHz 2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007 SP 5 & 2008 SP 3.1
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005






RE: How to display the B.C.D. in a dim?
Apply the diameter directly to the pitch circle, as shown in ASME Y14.5M-1994.
When you apply centre marks, select the pitch circle option. This gives you a circle you can apply the dimension to. You should also show the angle between the holes.
You are not supposed to do those bolt circle notes any more.
JHG
RE: How to display the B.C.D. in a dim?
Brian
Dell Optiplex 745
Intel Core 2 6300 @ 1.86 GHz 2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007 SP 5 & 2008 SP 3.1
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005
RE: How to display the B.C.D. in a dim?
Dan
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RE: How to display the B.C.D. in a dim?
Brian
Dell Optiplex 745
Intel Core 2 6300 @ 1.86 GHz 2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007 SP 5 & 2008 SP 3.1
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005
RE: How to display the B.C.D. in a dim?
I recommend following the current standard, which is not to write up notes such as the one you have displayed. If you have a copy of a current drafting manual, you can show it to management and demonstrate how much clearer it is. Not everyone understands B.C.
You next choice is...
- Apply the hole diameter, the depth and the pitch circle to the appropriate views.
- Create a note and attach it to the hole.
- Click on each of your dimensions, attaching them to your note.
- Exit the note.
- Right click on each dimension, and select Hide.
This will update parametrically.JHG
RE: How to display the B.C.D. in a dim?
Brian
Dell Optiplex 745
Intel Core 2 6300 @ 1.86 GHz 2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007 SP 5 & 2008 SP 3.1
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005