Foreshortened (clipped) linear dimensions 1

[cbrf23]

Hi. I've been asked to provide some reference dimensions for our machine operators for x,y,z locations of certain features. For this to work, I need to be able to use clipped (linear) dimensions in some cases, which doesn't seem to work in solidworks.

I'm wondering if there is any way to do this in solidworks?

Please see the attached image, I marked up what I want.

 

[NL8]

Based on not being able to see the whole sheet I'm going to give you a best guess. take a look at the Break command. Insert-->Drawing View-->Break. That should serve your needs.

Joe Hasik, CSWP

 

[ctopher]

I assume you're using 2011?
I think foreshortened linear dim's are still not available, unless the view is broken.
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[JMarv]

If you dimension from the center-line to the (foreshortened) center-mark, it should give the results you expect.

Joe
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[SnowCrash]

Pick your view/ insert/ drawing view/ break to bring the center mark where you want it.
Fiddle with the break lines to get it right.

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Hardie "Crashj" Johnson
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[JMarv]

You will need to dimension the .3012 distance before you foreshorten the radius dimension. A broken view isn't necesary.

Joe
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[cbrf23]

Break won't work in this instance. I tried dimensioning to center mark, would not pick it up.

JMarv, I will try as you suggested.

Thank you all.

 

[cbrf23]

JMarv, that worked! Thank you!