Automatic Dimensions & Constraints Tool

[Anonymous]

Is it possible to define an origin and apply ordinate dimensions using the Automatic Dimensions & Constraints Tool in an Inventor sketch?

                                                   

The example above shows what Inventor does by default. I guess this is okay for removing degrees of freedom but not very useful for editing or maintaining design intent.

Thank You,

Milton

[mcgyvr]

Nope..

Not possible..

No replacement for good old human input/time.. 

[Anonymous]

There is actually a replacement in SolidWorks. It's called fully define sketch and it allows you to define your origin and then apply dimensions and constraints. I am finding that Inventor often requires more input and time than SolidWorks for common tasks . Pretty much equivalent programs as far as end capabilities. SolidWorks just allows you to get to the end faster with less steps. I will suggest in the IDEA's section.

[mcgyvr]

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@Anonymous wrote:

There is actually a replacement in SolidWorks. It's called fully define sketch and it allows you to define your origin and then apply dimensions and constraints. I am finding that Inventor often requires more input and time than SolidWorks for common tasks . Pretty much equivalent programs as far as end capabilities. SolidWorks just allows you to get to the end faster with less steps. I will suggest in the IDEA's section.

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Yes the ideastation is the place that you should post ideas to improve Inventor..

Its certainly not a function I would ever use but others may I guess... 

For what I design and my design style a common origin and all dimensions off it would not work at all for me.. 

I also apply tolerances at the sketch level and pull them into the drawing and they are never off one point either but logically placed based on the needs of the product itself..

[Anonymous]

I understand your point. It's not something I use all the time either but it has it's place. I use it to dimension sketches from DXF files or copied sketches. It can save a lot of time. 

[mcgyvr]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I understand your point. It's not something I use all the time either but it has it's place. I use it to dimension sketches from DXF files or copied sketches. It can save a lot of time. 

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yep... Thats most peoples use case for automatic dimension tools.. 

[johnsonshiue]

Hi Milton,

Many thanks for sharing the workflow with us! I was not aware of SWX Replacement workflow. I will work with the project team to understand this workflow better and see how we can improve. It is true that in several ways same result can be obtained faster or more straight forward in SWX than INV. However, in many ways, INV is easier to use than SWX. Let's stick to discussing the specific case than over-generalizing it. If you have other cases showing usability concern in INV, please let us know.

Thanks again!