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Foreshortened (clipped) linear dimensions

Foreshortened (clipped) linear dimensions

Foreshortened (clipped) linear dimensions

(OP)
Hi. I've been asked to provide some reference dimensions for our machine operators for x,y,z locations of certain features.  For this to work, I need to be able to use clipped (linear) dimensions in some cases, which doesn't seem to work in solidworks.

I'm wondering if there is any way to do this in solidworks?

Please see the attached image, I marked up what I want.

RE: Foreshortened (clipped) linear dimensions

Based on not being able to see the whole sheet I'm going to give you a best guess. take a look at the Break command. Insert-->Drawing View-->Break. That should serve your needs.   

Joe Hasik, CSWP

RE: Foreshortened (clipped) linear dimensions

If you dimension from the center-line to the (foreshortened) center-mark, it should give the results you expect.

Joe
SW Premium 2012 SP1.0
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ATI FirePro V5800

RE: Foreshortened (clipped) linear dimensions

Pick your view/ insert/ drawing view/ break to bring the center mark where you want it.
Fiddle with the break lines to get it right.

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Hardie "Crashj" Johnson
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RE: Foreshortened (clipped) linear dimensions

(OP)
Break won't work in this instance. I tried dimensioning to center mark, would not pick it up.  

JMarv, I will try as you suggested.

Thank you all.  

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