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Force-constrain a parallel dimension?

Force-constrain a parallel dimension?

Force-constrain a parallel dimension?

(OP)
Hello,

Is there a way to constrain dimensions in sketcher to specific geometry?

The blue dimension in the attached image is what I want to achieve. The blue dimension should be parallel to one of the sketch lines.

NX8.5 Win7SP1 64bit i7-3770K@4.3Ghz 16GB Quadro2000

RE: Force-constrain a parallel dimension?

(OP)
I checked with the drafting application, and sure enough, there is a button labeled "Direction" in the Edit Dimension dialog where you can define the direction of the dimension. This is exactly what I need in the Sketching environment, but when I switch to that environment the Direction button is missing from the Edit Dimension dialog.

NX8.5 Win7SP1 64bit i7-3770K@4.3Ghz 16GB Quadro2000

RE: Force-constrain a parallel dimension?

Hi CNSZU,
you will find simmilar option in PMI also.Will check with our experts and let you know if i am missing something.
Best Regards
Kapil Sharma

RE: Force-constrain a parallel dimension?

(OP)
Yes, I guess adding reference lines to help with adding correct dimensions is a doable workaround.

NX8.5 Win7SP1 64bit i7-3770K@4.3Ghz 16GB Quadro2000

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