Making dimensions relative to another dimension
Making dimensions relative to another dimension
(OP)
I want to use a dimension on a feature to drive the dimensions on several other features. Ie:
"D1@Sketch56@Feature1"
"D1@Sketch57@Feature2"
"D1@Sketch58@Feature3"
would all equal the value of the dimension at "D2@Sketch3@Feature20" for instance. Is there a way to do this?
"D1@Sketch56@Feature1"
"D1@Sketch57@Feature2"
"D1@Sketch58@Feature3"
would all equal the value of the dimension at "D2@Sketch3@Feature20" for instance. Is there a way to do this?






RE: Making dimensions relative to another dimension
You could also use an equation. I do however recommend staying away from equations unless it is really needed.
BBJT CSWP
RE: Making dimensions relative to another dimension
Similarly you could use the "Equations" function to set dimensions equal to one another. This can be a pain in the neck if you're driving any significant number of dimensions by this method though due to the fact that you can only modify a single "parent" dimension. Anything set equal to the first dimension via an equation is automatically a child and becomes driven.
Check out the help file for more info on these commands.
Chris Gervais
Mechanical Designer
American Superconductor
RE: Making dimensions relative to another dimension
This might be over-kill in this instance, but you could easily do this with a DESIGN TABLE.
Actually, I'd recommend looking into this, my gut tells me you're already making multiple configurations... Aren't you?
After all, you don't need to "drive" a dimension that doesn't change.
Make sure you read-up on DESIGN TABLE if you aren't already familiar with it.
It's got plenty big mojo, and you don't want it gettin' loose on you.
tatej@usfilter.com