Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
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Hi all:
I've got a part I am trying to make an engineering drawing for. The part uses several splines. I did some searching on here and learned how to fully define the spline (so it turns black) in my sketches in the part file. However, when I import a view from the part into a Solidworks Drawing file, the spline loses information (mainly, the points that define it), and so I cannot import my dimensions nor can I recreate them. I've tried numerous things to get the spline to "import" correctly, but to no avail. A coworker told me that ProE does not have this issue. Am I stuck with copy pasting my spline from my sketch into my drawing, and redefining it there?
Thanks in advance.
I've got a part I am trying to make an engineering drawing for. The part uses several splines. I did some searching on here and learned how to fully define the spline (so it turns black) in my sketches in the part file. However, when I import a view from the part into a Solidworks Drawing file, the spline loses information (mainly, the points that define it), and so I cannot import my dimensions nor can I recreate them. I've tried numerous things to get the spline to "import" correctly, but to no avail. A coworker told me that ProE does not have this issue. Am I stuck with copy pasting my spline from my sketch into my drawing, and redefining it there?
Thanks in advance.






RE: Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
Are you actually trying to "import" the sketch from a part into a separate drawing file? Why aren't you simply making a drawing of the part and letting its dimensions show on the drawing?
Maybe I am misinterpretting what you wrote. If you can post the files you will likely get better help from us on this forum.
- - -Updraft
RE: Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
Start a new a drawing
Add a view
Use Insert > Model items to add the dimensions
RE: Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
I created a part file. The main sketch that defines the part contains splines. I was able to fully define the splines in the sketch (within the part file). Now, I want to make a drawing of this part, so I created a new drawing and inserted the appropriate view of my part. It will insert all the dimensions to the drawing, except with the splines, it does the following: it inserts the dimensions to the points of the splines, and that's it. It does not import the handle dimensions, nor the actual points (or handles). So I cannot redimension the splines in the drawing, because the points and handles are missing.
I did some more searching on the solidworks forums and saw a thread that suggested to do the following:
Tools -> Options -> System Options -> Drawings -> Display Sketch Entity Points
I went ahead and checked that box, but the problem persists. Any insights? Also, I am experiencing this problem in both SW 2009 and 2010.
Thanks for your help you guys.
RE: Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
RE: Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
If it inserts the dimensions to the points, why do you need to re-dimension it?
RE: Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
Are you saying this is adequate for an engineering drawing? (I'm trying to learn and do it correctly).
Much appreciated.
RE: Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
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RE: Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
RE: Splines in Solidworks DRAWINGS
The best thing to do is to talk to the person/company that will manufacture your part and see what they require from you.
The Spline points and handles are for the designer not the manufacturer.
-Joe
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