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Drafting, different result with 2D and 3D centerline

Drafting, different result with 2D and 3D centerline

Drafting, different result with 2D and 3D centerline

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I've made a 3D center-line of a rod (the rod in the x-y plane, with an offset 3.5mm from center assy), added the dimension on it from center-line rod to center of my assy => result 4mm? If dimension is placed on quickpick arc-center of the rod to center assy => 3.5mm. See attached picture for some clarification. How is this possible?

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Michaël.

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RE: Drafting, different result with 2D and 3D centerline

Check the style of the dimensions. My guess is the "4" dimension is rounded to zero decimal places.

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RE: Drafting, different result with 2D and 3D centerline

(OP)
Thanks Cowski, was my first idea to, but nope. Removed both dimensions and replaced them with an up to 6 digit accurate measurement.

Best regards,

Michaël.

NX7.5.4.4 + TC Unified 8.3
Win 7 64 bit (Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU X5650 @2.67GHz)
24.0 GB
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 + NVIDIA Tesla C2050

RE: Drafting, different result with 2D and 3D centerline

Select the 3D Centerline object, press MB3 and select Edit.... Expand the section of the Edit dialog labeled 'Offset' and see if an Offset Distance has been applied. If so, set the 'Method' to 'None' and recheck your Dimensions.

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