Dimensions

[Mechanicalsalmon]

Hi, I'm new in a job and I am trying to dimension a rectangle on a plane, which is the top of a extrusion. I defined the reference plane as the side of the extrusion, but the rectangle I am drawing still has dimensions from the front reference plane. I want to use the other side of the extrusion as a reference for the box, but the dimension tool won't alow me to dimension from here. I click the dimension button then the edge of the extrusion and nothing happens. I know there is something I'm doing wrong, can anyone help.

 

[hydromech]

You need to delete the reference you don't want, then replace it with a reference you do want. When you have done that you will be able to add the dimension.

 

[Mechanicalsalmon]

Ok, I will try to figure out that. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[hydromech]

Are you drawing or sketching...

Assuming drawing, click on sketch, references and select the reference surface you want to use.

You can then delete the old reference so that Pro E does not use it.