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Jog dimension
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Jog dimension

Jog dimension

(OP)

I have been using Pro/E for a while and now have to switch to Solidworks. During the training session, there was a question raised about creating Jog line for dimension (see attached). The instructor said there is no known way in Solidworks to create that. This is quite surprised me. I like to see if this is really true and any suggestion to get around the problem.

Thanks.

RE: Jog dimension

Co-ordinate dimensions can be jogged, but I know of no standard which allows the Witness lines of a regular dimension (per your image) to be jogged.

RE: Jog dimension

I don't know of a way to do that 'exact' feature, however, what's your desired end result? I bet SolidWorks can do whatever you need.

RE: Jog dimension

(OP)
I used this sometimes when features are too small and too complex. This jogged dimension makes the dimension more easier to see. I used quite offen in Pro/E, it is called Jogged dimension.

RE: Jog dimension

When features are too small and too complex, you should use a detail view. Just because something is available, doesn't necessarily mean it's right.

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RE: Jog dimension

The few times I had to do this in SW, I sketched the jog with lines on the drawing view. Lines were appropriately constrained so that they were related to model and the dimension was "live".

RE: Jog dimension

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ddddarkbull,

Look up "Jog" in your SolidWorks HELP. You will find a lot of information there. SWX can do what you want, often it is an issue of knowing what to look for.

- - -Updraft

RE: Jog dimension

Didn't look at the picture before. On the jogs I sketched, the dimension went out or in and then back again.

RE: Jog dimension

Looked at the help. How bout dat, SW has progressed. Don't do it my way.

RE: Jog dimension

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Cheese guys, it is the same as coordinate dimensions, right click and Bobs your uncle.

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Hardie "Crashj" Johnson
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RE: Jog dimension

Duh sleeping2 ... wha' happened?

RE: Jog dimension

(OP)
i am not sure if I got my answer here yet. I am not interested in coordinate dimensioning. My understanding of "Jog" in SW means different thing.
I couldn't find any North American drawing standard which prohibited Jogged dimension. In Pro/E Doesn't look like there is a straight forward answer.

RE: Jog dimension

(OP)
I found the attached website mentioning something about adding jog to witness line. I don't have the SW. Appreciate if someone can take a look and see if there is any hints. It mentioned "Display options on witness line will add jog". Not too sure what it means as I don't have SW on hand.

RE: Jog dimension

(OP)
Thanks CorBlimeyLimey, you made my date :)

RE: Jog dimension

ddddarkbull,

It was actually Updraft & SnowCrash who first gave the correct answer.

RE: Jog dimension

At first glance it looks messy. Can you turn the view horizontal( with note- rotated view X°) and neaten up the dimensioning? Put the smaller dims closer to the part.

RE: Jog dimension

(OP)
Oops, thanks Updraft and Snowcrash:}

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