Dimension in 3D Ortho View

[shelmsGYSXD]

I am trying to create a dimension in a 3d orthographic view that shows the height of this object. Normally I'd activate the view, click on set work plane, click pick a plane, and dimension that way. But because the object is rounded I cant pick the correct plane that allows for the vertical dimension I need. How do i fix this?

[barthbradley]

Pick a Plane of something next to it that is not rounded - or temporary create a 3D reference object like a wall or something.  Or am I misunderstanding the challenge?    

[shelmsGYSXD]

I made the orthographic view to be put on a sheet. I did this by making my object an assembly and creating an assembly view, so I can't pick something next to it because there is nothing next to it. Hope I am making sense

[barthbradley]

Well, you Add and Remove elements from an Assembly.   

[barthbradley]

Just to clarify...you are trying to place a vertical dimension like I'm showing here; right?  

If so, why don't you just orient the Work Plane to a Grid Line?  

[shelmsGYSXD]

No I included a photo in my question that shows the dimension I'm trying to get. Top to bottom

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

Like this.  Sure it can be done easily.

- add a ref plane in a plan view and name it

- go to the assembly 3d view and set work plane

- place dim

[barthbradley]

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@shelmsGYSXD wrote:

No I included a photo in my question that shows the dimension I'm trying to get. Top to bottom

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Orient the Work Plane to a Grid Line then. 

[shelmsGYSXD]

This is what I was looking for. I appreciate it

[barthbradley]

That's exactly the same as using a Grid, except a Grid is less gymnastics.  Just place a Grid. Bada bing!   

[barthbradley]

[ToanDN]

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@barthbradley wrote:

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[RyanCameron]

Very nice. Good idea.