Dimension to intersection of 2 curves

[Anonymous]

Hi all.


I'm trying to dimension a revolved shape which consists of what is essentially a cylinder with a curved end (not spherical) which has been truncated to leave a small flat on the curve. I need to dimension to the theoretical sharp point on the curve. How can I dimension to the intersection of 2 curves. As soon as I select the first curve, I get a radius and can't select intersection. Any help would be appreciated.


Regards


Steve

[Anonymous]

I guess you're in IDW:

select the view, create a sketch,

project the two curves (don't forget RMB
"done"),

draw two lines tangetial to the
curves,

trim the lines, use the dimension
lintype,

end sketch, create the dimension

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Hi
all.

I'm trying to dimension a revolved shape which consists of what is
essentially a cylinder with a curved end (not spherical) which has been
truncated to leave a small flat on the curve. I need to dimension to the
theoretical sharp point on the curve. How can I dimension to the intersection
of 2 curves. As soon as I select the first curve, I get a radius and can't
select intersection. Any help would be
appreciated.

Regards

Steve

[Anonymous]

Micheal,



Thanks for that information. I think I would need to add additional cureved sections and then trim those to get what I need, as tangetial lines would change the intersection point that I am after. Sorry it took so long to reply.



Regards


Steve

[Anonymous]

Steve,

you're right of course, you have to use

arcs instead of lines for what you
want

to do. Have to think first and then
reply,

hope the rest is ok. sorry
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Micheal,

Thanks for that information. I think I would need to add additional cureved
sections and then trim those to get what I need, as tangetial lines would
change the intersection point that I am after. Sorry it took so long to
reply.

Regards

Steve