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Insert Model Items problem

Insert Model Items problem

Insert Model Items problem

(OP)
I created and saved a named view for my part model. When I insert my named view and try to insert the Model Items the dimensions don't come over. I've check the part and all the dimensions I want are Marked dimensions to be imported into a drawing and I'm set to All Configurations. What could be causing the dimensions to not appear?  

RE: Insert Model Items problem

Is the named view orthographic?
Are the dimensions parallel to the viewing plane?

RE: Insert Model Items problem

(OP)
Are only the standard views Top, Front, Right, Left, Bottom, and Isometric orthographic? Can you create a named view that is not a standard view that is orthographic? How do you insure that dimensions are parallel to the viewing plane if you create a named view that isn't a standard view?

RE: Insert Model Items problem

(OP)
Spent a few hours today trying everything I could think of and made zero progress. Can't figure out what I am doing wrong.  

RE: Insert Model Items problem

ZIP and post the part and drawing if you can.

RE: Insert Model Items problem

difficultone,

I suspect CBL is right on the money, that your special views are not orthographic.  Orthographic means looking straight in to a view perpendicular to its principal planes such as the Front, Top, and Right.  Isometric is not orthographic, nor will a rotated view be.

A simple test can be perfomed by manually adding a dimension in your drawing view of a feature you have already controlled with a dimension in its feature sketch.  Can you even add the dimension to the feature?  If you can is it the same value as the feature sketch?  If the answer is "no" to either of these then it is pretty likely your views are not orthographic and you will not be able to define with dimensions on the drawing to the same dimensions you modeled the part to, much less be able to insert Model Items.

Stick with the Front/Top/Right views and use standard third-angle projection on the drawing.  If the defauult F/T/R views do not present the part in a good view for the drawing that is easily changed by redefining which view is the F/T/R in the part.

CBL's last suggestion to post the part and drawing would make it easy for the members to see your problem and more directly help you.

- - -Updraft

RE: Insert Model Items problem

(OP)
>Can you even add the dimension to the feature?

Yes I can if I use an Annotation.

>If you can is it the same value as the feature sketch?

Yes it is.

I am not able to post the part due to a non-disclosure agreement.

RE: Insert Model Items problem

(OP)
>A simple test can be perfomed by manually adding a dimension in >your drawing view of a feature you have already controlled with a >dimension in its feature sketch

Adding a manual dimension works perfectly. It's when I try and use Model Items that I have a problem and no dimensions are added.

RE: Insert Model Items problem

Just a shot in the dark...view menu,uncheck hide all types & rebuild.

RE: Insert Model Items problem

(OP)
>Just a shot in the dark...view menu,uncheck hide all types & >rebuild.

Tried it. No difference.  

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