2 Replies Latest reply on Sep 21, 2015 9:08 AM by Sebastian Popa

Drawing-Can't control the direction of the true dimensions in isometric view (when dealing with holes)

Sebastian Popa Sep 16, 2015 2:49 PM

Hey all!

It seems it is impossible to control the direction in which true dimensions go when I am trying to dimension from a hole to the other in an isometric/dimetric/trimetric/perspective view in a drawing. I've been looking for a solution for days, and I've also asked some people without a result. It seems this one is quite tricky.

You can see some images in the attachment. I have used isometric views in the sample images.

Thanks!

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Re: Drawing-Can't control the direction of the true dimensions in isometric view (when dealing with holes)

Jamil Snead Sep 19, 2015 12:38 AM (in response to Sebastian Popa)

I can only get the dimension to come off perpendicular to the holes like you have shown. The only solution I can think of is to make a sketch on the part that has lines going to each hole in the direction you want the dimension going. Then show the sketch in the drawing, dimension between those lines, and then hide the sketch or move it to a hidden layer.
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  Sebastian Popa Sep 21, 2015 9:08 AM (in response to Jamil Snead)
  
  Yes, that works really well!
  
  Thanks, it was really helpful.
  
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