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Design Library Sketch origin is out in space

Question asked by Jesse Javier on Dec 7, 2017
Latest reply on Dec 8, 2017 by Francisco Martínez

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Hi everyone,

I'm see multiple issues with using the the design library feature to drag and drop a feature into a solid model. The placement and dimensions come in correctly, but the sketch origin does not end up in the origin of the part.

Is there a way to have the sketch origin match the origin of the model?

-The sketch used to create the feature library is dimensions so the center of the square is at the origin in reference to the two edges. (yet the sketch origin is not relevant to it?)

-The origin of the 3D model is shown in the construction lines.

I'm asking because sometimes I need to add additional shapes, and generally use the origin as a reference.

Thanks,

Jesse

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Vladimir Urazhdin Dec 7, 2017 8:46 PM

Save the sketch as block, set Insertion Point.Save block to your local Design Library .

This block can be inserted to the sketch in any model and easily positioned using Insertion Point to match the Origin.

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Jesse Javier @ Vladimir Urazhdin on Dec 8, 2017 1:01 PM

Is there a way to have it in a extruded cut feature?

We are currently using this sketch as a block to drop in then making the extruded cut, but are now exploring to optimize the process by doing an extruded cut feature with added depth tolerance.

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Vladimir Urazhdin @ Jesse Javier on Dec 8, 2017 1:14 PM

The depth of cut extruded feature may be considered as parameter. It means you can assign it as Global Variable and control using Equation Manager:

2016 SOLIDWORKS Help - Create and Edit Equations in the Equations Dialog Box

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Francisco Martínez Dec 8, 2017 1:40 PM

I make my library features like this, I do not attach any points or lines to any edges. I dimension the lines or points to locate my features to the part I drop it onto. When you drop the library feature onto the part, click edit sketch and then move my points to the correct edges or points I want.

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Vladimir Urazhdin Dec 7, 2017 8:46 PM
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Save the sketch as block, set Insertion Point.Save block to your local Design Library .
This block can be inserted to the sketch in any model and easily positioned using Insertion Point to match the Origin.
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- Jesse Javier @ Vladimir Urazhdin on Dec 8, 2017 1:01 PM
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  Is there a way to have it in a extruded cut feature?
  We are currently using this sketch as a block to drop in then making the extruded cut, but are now exploring to optimize the process by doing an extruded cut feature with added depth tolerance.
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  - Vladimir Urazhdin @ Jesse Javier on Dec 8, 2017 1:14 PM
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    The depth of cut extruded feature may be considered as parameter. It means you can assign it as Global Variable and control using Equation Manager:
    2016 SOLIDWORKS Help - Create and Edit Equations in the Equations Dialog Box
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Francisco Martínez Dec 8, 2017 1:40 PM
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I make my library features like this, I do not attach any points or lines to any edges. I dimension the lines or points to locate my features to the part I drop it onto. When you drop the library feature onto the part, click edit sketch and then move my points to the correct edges or points I want.
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