Sketch Point Visibility

[mariont55]

Hi,

How do I make sketch points visible in drawing, so I can use them for dimensioning ?

This is an old issue, but I have yet to find acceptable solution. I'm trying to dimension features in drawing to a "gauge point". Seems that a "sketch point" would be ideal if there is a way to display points in drawings.

Only way I can do this so far, is to "retrieve" model dimensions into the drawing. However, model dimensions are not always pointing to surfaces I need in the drawing. So I had to put some driven dimensions in the model sketch and then I can retrieve those into the drawing and seems. It is a very awkward way to do things. Plus, there is no marker showing in the drawing where this dimension is pointing to. I really don't want to draw small circles, or extra lines at the gage point locations, not a good way to do things.

(I've circled my sketch points in the attachment)

Is there a proper / proper way to do this ?

[JDMather · Accepted solution]

I thought there was a direct way to do this, but now I can't find it.

Here is a way that works -

In the part, make your sketch Visible.

Create WorkPoints at each desired sketch point.

You can make these WorkPoints visible in the drawing.

[mariont55]

JD,

Works great. Thank you.

[nigel_swehla]

I have this issue right now as well, except I can't use anything from a part because I'm just making an alignment target from scratch in a drawing and need a center point to align a laser to.

[SBix26]

Here's one workaround:

• Create a sketch
• In the sketch, place a circle, dimension it as needed
• Exit sketch
• Place a center mark on the sketch circle
• Edit the sketch and toggle the circle to Sketch Only
• Exit the sketch-- center mark remains, circle is invisible

Hope that helps,

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Sam B
Inventor Pro 2022 | Windows 10 Home 2004
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[kimK7B54]

Great suggestion.  I've been drawing a circle and "X" in sketch to leave a work-point to dimension to.  I think your method will work faster.  Thank you.