Linear Dimensions

[d.yeager]

I think I asked this once before, but don't recall if I got an answer to the issue I see.  I guess I am trying to understand why when using a linear dimension  and trying to call out dimensions on the "X" datum and measuring on the "YZ" axis, some dimensions do snap as I need them, but other go a different direction.  Is there something I can do to help get the right direction?

[harry.resch]

Hi,

i`m not really sure, if i understand your question correctly.

Do you use the Interactive dimesions to create your items? 

For this is the View of the Part inside the CAD View very important to get the right dimension. It could help to rotate the Part to get the right dimension.

If i understood something wrong, it would be helpful for me if you could create a desktop video with Screencast or Powerpoint, that i can see your Problem. And please attach your PowerInspect Project from Video.

[d.yeager]

Yes, I am using the interactive dimensions.  The attached screen shot is just an example, but I think I can see what is happening there.  Both dimensions are in the "Z" datum, measured in "XY", but not at the same angle.  It appears to me that in this example, the measure is being reported similar to a point to point, but only a 2d dimension constrained to the datum plane.  Is this the norm for this type of dimension?

[harry.resch]

Hi,

i believe that both dimensions on your picture is a simple measurement from a distance of 2 points.

If you want create an linear dimesion from a specific workplane, then is the View of the Part important and if you clicked on both points you have to move your mouse to get your correct dimension item.

Please see attached video.

I hope the video solves your issue.

[d.yeager]

No, the dimensions I showed were linear dimensions. They were both in the
"Z" plane, being measured in the "XY" axis. Yes, they do appear to be a
simple point to point dimension, but are constrained in the "Z" plane. My
issue is that some of the drawings I have had come to me may have a couple
dimensions that should be angled, but I am not able to lock them in the
'correct' angle. I don't have the program I was working on at the time,
but will forward another example when it comes up again.

[harry.resch]

then i would wait until you could send an example. With your picture, i would never think that this dimensions are linear. To analyze the problem, i would need the PowerInspect project.

Let me know, if you have something to share with me.

[d.yeager]

I watched your video, and one of the things you seemed to skip over was like at 0:12, there was a dimension of 268.xx showing.  Now if there is another point close to the second point, and you wanted to get the same diagonal dimension at the same angle as the first, the linear does not seem to go there.