Angle dimension on drawing - NX6
Angle dimension on drawing - NX6
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I have a part that is "C" shaped, similar to a retaining ring.
The angular dimension to the ends of the "C" is 250 degrees. Both ends project to the center of the "C".
I have tried everything I can think of to get that dimension but I always get the explementary angle (110 degrees).
I tried picking in a differnt direction, and differnt sides of each end, but none of that works.
Does anybody have any tips on dimensioning that angle on my drawing ?
I am on NX6.
The angular dimension to the ends of the "C" is 250 degrees. Both ends project to the center of the "C".
I have tried everything I can think of to get that dimension but I always get the explementary angle (110 degrees).
I tried picking in a differnt direction, and differnt sides of each end, but none of that works.
Does anybody have any tips on dimensioning that angle on my drawing ?
I am on NX6.





RE: Angle dimension on drawing - NX6
You must first open the explicit Angular dimension dialog (you can't use the 'inferred' method) and after selecting the two lines/edges for the angle dimension, but BEFORE you define the location for the dimension origin, you will note that a heretofore grayed-out icon, labeled 'Result', on the Angular dimension dialog will become active. Selecting this icon will give you the alternative angular dimension, which in your case will be the 250° angle dimension versus the default 110° angle dimension.
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RE: Angle dimension on drawing - NX6
I knew it had to be something that easy, but I just couldn't find it.