Diamter dimension for relvove

[Lonnie.Cady]

Is there any way to create a diameter dimenison while int sketch for a revolve?  I am not sure the best way to ask this to make it clear, but in solidworks you can create a construction line in the revolve sketch and when you dimension from the sketch to the revolve line if you place dimension below the construction line you get a diameter dimension and above the line you get the standard linear dimension.

[innovatenate]

Hello,

There is a similar feature in Inventor for this, so I know exactly what you're looking for. Progress is being made in the department, but Fusion 360 is not quite there, yet. In this past release, the ability to convert a sketch figure to a construction figure was added.  Currently there is no way to convert a line figure into a centerline or to convert a dimension to a diametrical from a radial dimension. 

However, with your help the product may get there quicker. The Fusion 360 IdeaStation is the best way to capture feature enhancement while gathering the support of the community. IwouldrecommendaddingthisenhancementtotheIdeaStationsothatthefeatureisonProductManagementteam'sradar. 

Fusion 360 IdeaStation:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Fusion-360-IdeaStation-Request-a/idb-p/125

If you need any help with this or would like me to add it on your behalf, let me know and I will be happy to assist.

Thanks,

[Lonnie.Cady]

Thank you, if you don't mind adding it that would be great.  You could probably describe it better than me and relate to the existing inventor method.

[innovatenate · Accepted solution]

Hey Lonnie,

I've added the idea on your behalf. Feel free to give it a Kudos or add some comments if you think I've overlooked anything.

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Fusion-360-IdeaStation-Request-a/Diametrical-Dimensions/idi-p/4791705

Thanks,

[Lonnie.Cady]

Perfect,
Thank you.

[Lonnie.Cady]

Looks like this was added to fusion.  It should probably be marked as implemented.

[lukepighetti]

Was it added? How do you use it?

[Lonnie.Cady]

Here is how I used it.  

https://screencast.autodesk.com/main/details/f314c629-73dd-4576-9d96-68b6c8e5ae76

Was going to embed the video but it still does not work from my browser I guess.

[lukepighetti]

Thank you!

[tauer7SKDL]

Mine just gives a diameter dimension in the wrong direction. Rather than the axis, it revolves around the solid sketch line?!

[JDMather]

Pick the axis for the dimension first.

Attach your *.f3d file here if you can't figure it out.

[tauer7SKDL]

Talk about sequencing. I did finally get it. But another 10 attempts to get
the dimension to actually stay. Very awkward.



But thanks,

Thomas

[jake.mcivor]

I've had to look this up several times to remember the proper sequence. For the benefit of myself and others who may struggle with this, here is the sequence:

1. Select the dimension tool.

2. Left click on the center line.

3. Left click on the line to be dimensioned. 

4. Right click to open the context menu.

5. Left click on the Diameter Dimension option.

6. Left click to place the dimension.