Square Holes
Square Holes
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I am currently making a sheet metal part with Multiple square holes (for various size carriage bolts) and I am having some dimensioning issues. I would like to add dimensions in the drawing to the center of the square hole like a normal round hole but have not figured out how. Smart Dimension always goes to one of the sides or corners but does not allow the ability to pick the center point of a line or hole. Also, when I am creating the model, I would like to be able to locate the holes by the center point and not a corner or edge. I have searched through the forum as well as SolidWorks help to no avail.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks!
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks!






RE: Square Holes
Have you tried using a hold chart? it will pick up the center of a hole. Square holes should work.
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RE: Square Holes
RE: Square Holes
To dimension to the centre of a rectangular or square hole, use the Center-Line feature. When you click on the opposite edges, it places a centre-line in the middle.
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you can also RMC on a line and select midpoint
Frank
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(that is how another program I use works - punches are placed and dimensioned by centerpoint)
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