Wednesday, January 8, 2014

When adding dimensions to a diameter or an arc

When adding dimensions to a diameter or an arc, don't limit yourself. It seems that when people dimension to a diameter or an arc, they click the center point. You are limiting yourself from selecting minimum and maximum arc conditions. Let me show you.


 


1. When I add a Smart dimension from the edge to the center point of the diameter/arcs,


  Dim 1 Dim 2

    you will notice there are NO arc conditions (usually where the RED arrow is).

  Dim 3 Dim 4


2) Now take a look when I add Smart Dimension selecting the edge and diameter/arcs


Dim 5 Dim 6

you will notice there ARE minimum and maximum arc conditions. (notice RED arrow)



Dim 7 Dim 8


(construction line added as visual)



  Dim 11 Dim 12

Don't limit yourself and I hope this was helpful.


 


Roger G Ruffin Jr.
Application Engineer
Computer Aided Technology, Inc.


 



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