Display Ref Dim in Design Table
Display Ref Dim in Design Table
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Hello SW Users:
I would like to display a reference dimension in a design table. I've tried to put in d13@sketch1 with no luck. Any suggestions?
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I would like to display a reference dimension in a design table. I've tried to put in d13@sketch1 with no luck. Any suggestions?
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RE: Display Ref Dim in Design Table
Mr. Pickles
RE: Display Ref Dim in Design Table
I hope this clears up my intentions.
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RE: Display Ref Dim in Design Table
1.) open a 2D sketch on a plane with orientation relevant to your needs
2.) make two parallel construction lines that are completely constrained (i.e. collinear with edges)
3.) sketch a point and constrain it coincident with one of the lines (call it "line A"). Make sure the point is coincident to the line and not to an edge or a point. You should be able to drag the point along the line.
4.) dimension from the opposite line "line B" to the point. DO NOT dimiension from line to line.
You should still be able to drag the point, but the dimension will give an error if it changes. You may need to correct an error when the external geometry changes. Do this by making the dimension driven and then making it driving again.
RE: Display Ref Dim in Design Table
Create a custom property. In the DT, make a column with this prop as the header. Using the other dimentions on the DT, use Excel functions to calculate the result for the cell under that prop. Call the property in the drawing.
Regards
RE: Display Ref Dim in Design Table
It is good infromation.
thanks
RE: Display Ref Dim in Design Table
Regg