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Unable to Select Sketch Datum Point in Drawing

Unable to Select Sketch Datum Point in Drawing

Unable to Select Sketch Datum Point in Drawing

(OP)
All,

I've created a sketch within an assembly, and the sketch only contains a point that is offset from a feature within the assembly. I want to be able to dimension to this point in the drawing. When I create the drawing of the assembly, I am unable to view or select this point when dimensioning or trying to place a target point symbol. I have made every layer selectable within the assembly and the drawing and have clicked on Show All.

When I open the assembly and go to the Show and Hide menu, it has a folder for datums, and the folder contains both points and coordinate systems. In comparison, when I open the Show and Hide menu in the drawing, it has a folder for datums, but it only contains coordinate systems, no points. Any thoughts as to what I might be missing? I just dimensioned to a point using the exact same method on a part earlier this week, so this is making no sense to me.

Thanks a bunch!
James

NX 8.5

RE: Unable to Select Sketch Datum Point in Drawing

Are you using the master model drawing concept, and if so, what reference set is the model added to the drawing using?

www.jcb.com
NX 8.5 with TC 8.3

RE: Unable to Select Sketch Datum Point in Drawing

(OP)
I am using the master model drawing concept, and the reference set was it! I had it set to Model instead of Entire Part. I can select the point now without any problems. Thanks so much for your help!

-James

RE: Unable to Select Sketch Datum Point in Drawing

No probs James, cheers Carl

www.jcb.com
NX 8.5 with TC 8.3

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