I created a cam roller that is mounted to a flat plate. I want to know how far the surface of the roller is from the closest edge of the part it is mounted to. When I try to measure it and select the cylinder surface and the flat surface, I do not get the correct length. Can I change what is measured to see what I want? I would prefer not to have to create any extra geometry.
Thanks!
I must say that you could have provided a clearer picture, but from what I see it would be sufficient to measure the distance between the edges. Hence clicking on the circle edge first and then on the straight edge. It will then show a blue line from edge to edge.
If the edges are not in the same plane, watch the Delta X, Y, Z in the measurement window.
If your measurement task is more complicated than this, you probably need to create workplanes before you can measure.
Hope this helps!
Just take 2 measurements (X and Y) and subtract to get your distance (Z)..
Or place a view in a drawing and just dimension to get the Z
Hi Ronald,
at the moment you can do this.
Here an idea to improve the tool (i want this too.)
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/multi-measures-and-calculator-tool/idi-p/5124776
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Ops.
I didn't see the @mcgyvr answer.
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Unfortunately, when I pick the edges is just gives me the shortest distance between them. I am looking for something different. Thanks for the help though.
It sounds like I have to create geometry or do extra steps to get what I want. Not the answer I had hoped for.
The image below is what I was used to and had hoped I could do something similar. You thought the last picture looked bad, sorry in advance. Basically, when I pick the two faces, I am given the option to chose center points or surfaces. It defaults to surfaces, so the operation takes three clicks and I never leave my work flow. The dx in this case is what I am looking for.
Thanks @asiteur, @mcgyvr and @admaiora for the tips and suggestions. They are all work arounds. I am going to upvote the idea.
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