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(OP)
How can I create a dimension on a pattern on a part already defined?

RE: Dimension

In drawing mode? Can you provide more details?

Hora.

RE: Dimension

(OP)
Not in drawing mode, I just want to add it to the part so I can reference the dimension in my family table.

RE: Dimension

This means that not all instances share the same pattern, right? I mean do you want to modify the pattern thru your family table?

If this is what you want, then transform your  pattern in a table pattern and add all pattern dimension to your family table.

If not, please explain your problem with more details.

-Hora.

RE: Dimension

(OP)
Okay, I have one pattern on a part, it is a series of the same size pins extruding at the same distance from one another. What I would like to do is to show or define a dimension that shows the distance between only 2 of the pins (from axis to axis) in the series of 40 that I have created on the part. Thank you for your help, I hope this is more descriptive.

RE: Dimension

Hi,

Ok, I understand. If your pattern is linear, choose MODIFY->VALUE-> click on the second extrusion of the pattern, PRO/E will give you the dimension between the second and the first extrusion (the pattern increment).

If you want to create a dimension between any 2 pins in your pattern, then create a feature analysis and create a parameter to measure the distance between the two protusions you desire. This parameter, let's call it "distance" can be evaluated or used in other relations by the following:

distance:FID_analysis,

where analysis is the analysis feature you created.

Hope this is what to expect.

-Hora.



RE: Dimension

(OP)
Thank you, that is exactly what I needed to know.

RE: Dimension

There is another solution:

Create a curve between the two pins and allign its ends with the pins axis. Then force a length dimesion of the curve while you are in skether mode. The dimension will be highlited
(in red) and PRO/E will invite you to delete it, but you won't listen PRO/E. Let the dimension there. Choose MODIFY->VALUS-> click on the curve and the dimension will appear on screen. You can use this dimension in relations if you want.

-Hora.

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