Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
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Dear Friends,
I've a query regarding Dimension associativity. I took vertical dimensioning for two edges in the Drawing.
When I'm trying to re-associate to some other edges which are Horizontal, its not working and it is coming as 0.
The thing is I could not re-associate that to any other angled edges.
Please help me, Is there anyway to do that?
Regards,
ManikUG
I've a query regarding Dimension associativity. I took vertical dimensioning for two edges in the Drawing.
When I'm trying to re-associate to some other edges which are Horizontal, its not working and it is coming as 0.
The thing is I could not re-associate that to any other angled edges.
Please help me, Is there anyway to do that?
Regards,
ManikUG





RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
Umless someone else knows a way to do that.
RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
Thanks for your reply though...:)
Have a good day....
Regards,
ManikUG
RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
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RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
But if you use an Inferred dimension is there a way to flip from horizontal to vertical after it is put down?
RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
Now there is some that you can do that will give you some more flexibility when it comes time to edit the dimension. As far as linear dimensions are concerned try using Perpendicular and Point-to-Point whenever possible since in many cases they can be used instead of Horizontal and Vertical. Now becareful because in reality every dimension type handles a particular situation and while some might appear to be redundant, this is never a general case. They are different, but sometimes you can leverage their individual behaviors to your advantage.
John R. Baker, P.E.
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Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
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Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
So as per my understanding, We can't edit the vertical or Horizontal dimension once created, Instead we can use Perpendicular and point to point.
In that case, Will the angle of the dimension is editable?
Regards,
ManikUG
RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
That being said, it might just be easier to use the dimension types they work for what you need and if the conditions change to where that choice is no longer valid, just DELETE the original dimension and create a new one the way you need it to be. Sometimes trying to second guess some future scenario is not worth the extra time pondering what might work better if I need to edit something later in an unexpected manner.
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
And , yes (if i understand the question correctly) If you place a "point to point or perpendicular" the angle of the dimension line on the screen is allowed to change.
See attached example.
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
That also works for a perpendicular dimension.
RE: Regarding Dimensions Associativity query
That is Exactly I want and it is working for me. Thanks....:)
John,
That's correct to delete the dimension and adding again will solve the problem. But I'm using that dimension in one customized tool called Stack Manager in which If I delete it and add again means I've to do lot of changes. That's why...:) Time being I'll use perpendicular or point to point dimension and that is working for me..Thanks:)
Regards,
ManikUG