Dimensioning a free-hand revolved base
Dimensioning a free-hand revolved base
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Hi all, I free-handed a bullet shaped part by using the spline tool and some lines and then revolved it around the center line. I am left with a part that very much resembles what I want it to. Is there any way that I can dimension my splines? I just need a few of the angles. Thanks for any advice.






RE: Dimensioning a free-hand revolved base
For angles you may have to add tangential construction lines at the points, and dimension to those.
RE: Dimensioning a free-hand revolved base
RE: Dimensioning a free-hand revolved base
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
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RE: Dimensioning a free-hand revolved base
try this after doing all other relations & the dimensions
1. right click on spline & select "show spline handles"
2. with smart dimension tool on, select spline & click on the diamond shape point on the handle & select any reference hor/ver line & it will give you the angle.
3. Now repeat the step but this time click on the (any of the two) outer most round point of the handle & it will give you a ordinate looking dimension which is handle length(or something)
4. Repeat this on all handles & also dimension the points, this will give you a BLACK spline.
RE: Dimensioning a free-hand revolved base
RE: Dimensioning a free-hand revolved base
Matt Lorono
Lorono's SolidWorks Resources & SolidWorks Legion
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