How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
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Is there an easy way to create a dogleg or jogged extension line for a linear dimension?
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How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
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RE: How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
What version of NX are you on?
RE: How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
RE: How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
Inset > symbol > user defined symbol > on top switch to "utility directory > pick either "break15" or "break30" > in the four icons below pick the left one (add to drafting object) > pick the drafting object > pick exactly where on the object that you want it > cancel
RE: How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
RE: How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
If there is a way to do it I would like to know.
What I have done in your situation is make sure the extention lines are dimensioned to the base of the groove and then change the angle of the dimension
dimension style > line arrow > "F" change to what looks best
I also tweak the "H" and "J" values so the gap is very small and it is very clear where the dimension is going to
I hope someone else has a better answer
RE: How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
I have attached what is supported by NX, which is an offset dimension created by adjusting the F value of the Line Arrow Tab under the dimesion Style settings. Personally I think this is as good and possibly as clear as you'd ever need to be.
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RE: How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
RE: How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
This may not, however, suit the 'house style'for your drawings.
I used to follow your approach with a previous employer but it does mean that the dimension doesn't stay associative to the feature. But aside from following appropriate drawing standards, the main thing is that it should be clear an unambiguous.
Hudsons approach is cool too ... I'll have to remember that one!
RE: How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
RE: How to create dogleg dimension? (NX5)
It's a PITA (creating 6 curves), but it works and leaves a clean dimension.
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