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sketch problem

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im havin a problem with sketches, cannot constraint sketches etc... then i use the sketch doctor but still there still a red cross, what will i do? thanks
 
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Reply From: mcgyvr
Date: Mar/31/06 - 20:35 (GMT)
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Re: Sketch problem, please help.
post the file, or click (show constraints) and just delete all and start again.

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Reply From: JDMATHER
Date: Mar/31/06 - 21:12 (GMT)
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Re: Sketch problem, please help.
There are certain cases where a red cross is of little concern.

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Reply From: Howard Delano
Date: Mar/31/06 - 21:54 (GMT)
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Re: Sketch problem, please help.
Perhaps you are neglecting to add a "fix" constraint to one of your points.

Howard

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Using a fixed constraint

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Reply From: JDMATHER
Date: Mar/31/06 - 23:20 (GMT)
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Re: Sketch problem, please help.
Perhaps you are neglecting to add a "fix" constraint
I don't think I've ever used a fixed constraint since leaving MDT?

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Reply From: JDMATHER
Date: Mar/31/06 - 23:20 (GMT)
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Re: Sketch problem, please help.
Perhaps you are neglecting to add a "fix" constraint
I don't think I've ever used a fixed constraint since leaving MDT?


Reply From: Ray Dyson
Date: Mar/31/06 - 23:30 (GMT)
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Re: Sketch problem, please help.
Interesting, I've just used several today and don't remember ever using any
in MDT.

Ray
 
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Reply From: Ray Dyson
Date: Mar/31/06 - 23:30 (GMT)
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Re: Sketch problem, please help.
Interesting, I've just used several today and don't remember ever using any
in MDT.

Ray

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Reply From: JDMATHER
Date: Apr/01/06 - 12:12 (GMT)
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Re: Sketch problem, please help.

MDT automatically places a fixed constraint in the first sketch of every part as soon as you "profile" it. (Remember having to profile every sketch?) So I'm sure you did even if you weren't aware of how MDT was working. Often in the wrong place for the design intent, so you have to go back and delete it and then replace or add two location dimensions.

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It sounds like you may not be using the center point as a base for your sketches. This was not so important in MDT but in IV its crucial. Just remeber, project the center point in your sketches.
 
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