How to display the B.C.D. in a dim?

[draftsman2008]

I know that this has been discussed on here before but has any one been able to get Solidworks to automatically display the B.C.D. when using the hole callout function in a drawing?
I would like to save time in this area because every time I have to dim a bolt circle I have to go in and modify the text on everyone of the dims.

Brian
Dell Optiplex 745
Intel Core 2 6300 @ 1.86 GHz 2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007 SP 5 & 2008 SP 3.1
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005

 

[drawoh]

draftsman2008,

Apply the diameter directly to the pitch circle, as shown in ASME Y14.5M-1994.

When you apply centre marks, select the pitch circle option. This gives you a circle you can apply the dimension to. You should also show the angle between the holes.

You are not supposed to do those bolt circle notes any more.

JHG

 

[draftsman2008]

The company that I work for doesn't follow any national standard, they want the b.c.d. displayed with the hole callout like the pic I am attaching.

Brian
Dell Optiplex 745
Intel Core 2 6300 @ 1.86 GHz 2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007 SP 5 & 2008 SP 3.1
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005

 

[Eltron]

You're going to have to manually add it in the dimension property manager.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

 

[draftsman2008]

That is what I have been doing and I guess that is what I will continue to do. thanks

Brian
Dell Optiplex 745
Intel Core 2 6300 @ 1.86 GHz 2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007 SP 5 & 2008 SP 3.1
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005

 

[drawoh]

draftsman2008,

I recommend following the current standard, which is not to write up notes such as the one you have displayed. If you have a copy of a current drafting manual, you can show it to management and demonstrate how much clearer it is. Not everyone understands B.C.

You next choice is...
[ol]
[li]Apply the hole diameter, the depth and the pitch circle to the appropriate views.[/li]
[li]Create a note and attach it to the hole.[/li]
[li]Click on each of your dimensions, attaching them to your note.[/li]
[li]Exit the note.[/li]
[li]Right click on each dimension, and select Hide.[/li]
[/ol]

This will update parametrically.

JHG

 

[draftsman2008]

No we don't have a copy of the current or any standard. And I doubt that I could talk them into buying a copy.

Brian
Dell Optiplex 745
Intel Core 2 6300 @ 1.86 GHz 2 gig Ram
Solidworks 2007 SP 5 & 2008 SP 3.1
AutoCAD Mechanical 2005