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3d sketch & vertical / horizontal dims

3d sketch & vertical / horizontal dims

3d sketch & vertical / horizontal dims

(OP)
Hello,
Is there a way to have horizontal and vertical dimensions between holes that are positioned with a 3D sketch?  Currently I keep getting an angled dimension between the points.

Thanks PD

www.phoenixdyno.com

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RE: 3d sketch & vertical / horizontal dims

I rarely use 3d sketchs. But when I do, I try to base all my coordinate (X,Y,Z) dimensions off of the Front, Top, Right Planes.

I know that not exactly what you are asking for, but it is an easy translation between Baseline & Chain style dimensions

RE: 3d sketch & vertical / horizontal dims

Create and then dimension construction geometry.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks

RE: 3d sketch & vertical / horizontal dims

Draw a line between the 2 points, switch it to "For Construction" then pull the dimension off the line.

3D sketches get very complicated very quickly because like ShaggyPE said: You are using construction geometry to lay everything out.

Think about the problem, and if you can create a plane then make a 2D sketch, it will make your life easier in the long run.

RE: 3d sketch & vertical / horizontal dims

(OP)
Thanks to all for the suggestions.  The construction geometry worked fine.

www.phoenixdyno.com

Home of the world's most accurate and repeatable dynamometers, dynamometer accessories, and data acquisition & control software.

RE: 3d sketch & vertical / horizontal dims

make sure to define relationships of the construction geometry along the axis you want it horizontal or vertical to.

StrykerTECH Engineering Staff
Milwaukee, WI
http://www.stryker-tech.com/

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