Driven Dims in Assys

[Mat Man]

Hey Folks,


How do you use driven dimensions in Assemblies?


Thanks

 

[Mihail]

I don't understand very well your question, but...


1) (preferd for me) I define an equation like that: "MyDrivenDimensionName" = value (Ex: "Height" = 1870). After that I use the name of my driven dimension in other equations (MATE DISTANCE(S) or PATTERN parameters or...);


2) I sketch a line (or circle or...)with a certain length (radius ...). After that I use this line (cyrcle) especialy for equal dimensions (with my line or with the radius of my circle);


3) It is an other posibility if you use DESIGN TABLE. You can put in some cells your driven dimensions and perform calculations using EXCEL facilities.


Hope that help you but I am sure that exist many other posibilities.

 

[Mat Man]

Thanks for the input.


I have given my assembly model several mates. I need to move a group a specific distance. I thought I could create a driven dimension and move the components around where I need them accuratley. I remember doing this in an older version of SW. 2008 hides a few things...