Dimension can not be solved

[Anonymous]

I wanted to add a dimension to a hole center and I get this error dialog
that says the dimension can't be solved. Ther error recommends changing a
dimension value or a constraint so that it can be solved. Problem is there
is no sketch constraints or dimensions to this point.

Any ideas? I don't want to delete the point because I would then loose
contraints that are associated to this hole in the assembly.

Kirk
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Inventor 7.0 sp1
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[Anonymous]

Redefining sketch fixed the problem. Don't understand why I would have to
be doing this.


"Kirk A." wrote in message
news:382B86E1CEE5611B86CE67817796E805@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I wanted to add a dimension to a hole center and I get this error dialog
> that says the dimension can't be solved. Ther error recommends changing a
> dimension value or a constraint so that it can be solved. Problem is
there
> is no sketch constraints or dimensions to this point.
>
> Any ideas? I don't want to delete the point because I would then loose
> contraints that are associated to this hole in the assembly.
>
> Kirk
> --
> Inventor 7.0 sp1
> Dell 4550
> WinXP Pro
> P4, 2.8 Ghz, 1G
> Quadro 900 XGL
> nVidia v6.14.10.4403
> 1280x1024, 32 bit
>
>


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[Anonymous]

Kirk A. wrote:
> Redefining sketch fixed the problem. Don't understand why I would have to
> be doing this.
>
>

Sometimes IV just has moment where it forgets where it is, redefining
the sketch is a reminder.


--
Hal Gwin
Mechanical Designer
Xenogen

Dell Precision 650
Dual 2.66 GHz Xeon
1.5 GB DDR
Quadro4 900 XGL
nVidia 6.14.10.4351 drivers
Dell UltraSharp 19" LCD

[Anonymous]

What I hate about these moments is that any projected geometry looses it
association. In order for the sketches to be correct, I have to go back and
redo them ($$$$).

Time consuming.


"Hal Gwin" wrote in message
news:FC333409B75947FF3723C4BD1BE3FD8E@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Kirk A. wrote:
> > Redefining sketch fixed the problem. Don't understand why I would have
to
> > be doing this.
> >
> >
>
> Sometimes IV just has moment where it forgets where it is, redefining
> the sketch is a reminder.
>
>
> --
> Hal Gwin
> Mechanical Designer
> Xenogen
>
> Dell Precision 650
> Dual 2.66 GHz Xeon
> 1.5 GB DDR
> Quadro4 900 XGL
> nVidia 6.14.10.4351 drivers
> Dell UltraSharp 19" LCD
>

[Anonymous]

Kirk A. wrote:
> What I hate about these moments is that any projected geometry looses it
> association. In order for the sketches to be correct, I have to go back and
> redo them ($$$$).
>
> Time consuming.
>

That, and the fact that it does not always update when the other part
changes, are the primary reasons I rarely use projected geometry. If I
do need it, I usually project it, then change it to Normal geometry and
constrain and dimension accordingly.

--
Hal Gwin
Mechanical Designer
Xenogen

Dell Precision 650
Dual 2.66 GHz Xeon
1.5 GB DDR
Quadro4 900 XGL
nVidia 6.14.10.4351 drivers
Dell UltraSharp 19" LCD

[Anonymous]

If you do change it to normal geometry then whats the purpose of using parametric solid modeling software. I mean whats the purpose of a cosmetic weld? Whats the purpose of local and global updates and rebuilds all if its truly a parametric software

[Anonymous]

ohunome wrote:
> If you do change it to normal geometry then whats the purpose of using
> parametric solid modeling software. I mean whats the purpose of a
> cosmetic weld? Whats the purpose of local and global updates and
> rebuilds all if its truly a parametric software

The fact that I change projected geometry to normal geometry (that is
constrained and dimensioned) does not negate the parametrics of the
part. The fact that I choose to edit multiple parts is my choice. It
is partly driven by the software, it is also driven by the fact that I
will reuse parts in different instruments and replace parts that are
redesigned during prototyping. Both of the latter cases function far
more efficiently if I modify the projected geometry to normal geometry.

--
Hal Gwin
Mechanical Designer
Xenogen

Dell Precision 650
Dual 2.66 GHz Xeon
1.5 GB DDR
Quadro4 900 XGL
nVidia 6.14.10.4351 drivers
Dell UltraSharp 19" LCD