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    SW2015 Best Practices: Dimensioning Patterned Holes on Curved Parts

    Here's a simplified sample part showing the types of drilling patterns I typically work with. I've included a drawing as well. You'll notice in the drawing that "Model Items" has been applied, but does not give us any information about the hole placement. The Hole Callout feature does not work...
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    SW2015 Best Practices: Dimensioning Patterned Holes on Curved Parts

    This continues to be a daily source of frustration for me: On a day-to-day basis, I create parts with radial surfaces using sweeps and/or revolves, and pattern holes every 6" along those surfaces, with the first hole dimensioned from the edge of the part. I've found the best way to create...
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    Dimensioning equally spaced holes along a curved surface

    I have a curved fastening flange with equally-spaced rivet holes, which was created using the hole wizard and a curve-driven pattern with equal spacing turned on. The curve-driven pattern feature has the option of dimensioned spacing, however when using the "equal spacing" option, there...

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