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Re: How do you align an endpoint of a 3D line to a reference point
Do you have Automatic Relations turned on?
If not, the line will snap to the point but not stay with it.
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Re: How do you align an endpoint of a 3D line to a reference point
I do have automatic relations turned on, but still same result... At a loss here.
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Re: How do you align an endpoint of a 3D line to a reference point
It does not even give me the option of choosing a constraint when I select the endpoint and the point.
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Re: How do you align an endpoint of a 3D line to a reference point
Don, are the reference points part of a separate 3D sketch or are they part of the same sketch?
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Re: How do you align an endpoint of a 3D line to a reference point
The reference points are in two separate parts and the 3D sketch connecting them is in the assembly.
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Re: How do you align an endpoint of a 3D line to a reference point
I've seen this behavior when some parts another level deep in a subassembly in an assembly. If thats the case, are those subassemlies set to flexible or rigid? And are the points part of a helix?
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Re: How do you align an endpoint of a 3D line to a reference point
If you're desperate and willing to use a cludgy work-around, you could assemble a "3rd" part that only has that curve. Try a 3D curve the same way. If it still will not update, you could construct a plane through the 2 pts and make a 2D sketch - that may work for either method - in assy, or a separate part. Thankfully is is only a straight line and not a true 3D curve.
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Re: How do you align an endpoint of a 3D line to a reference point
Don
I get the same thing. If I make the line from reference point to reference point, it does not update.
If I create a 3D line from vertice to vertice, it will update. A 3D line from a sketch point to a sketch point will also update. Doesn't matter if it's a 3D sketch or 2D sketch in the part, the sketch point still works.
That may be your best workaround. Create a sketch with a sketch point in the part.
Dwight
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Re: How do you align an endpoint of a 3D line to a reference point
Thanks everyone, Dwights sketched points are the only thing that seems to work. I am very surprised that SW can not associate the end of a 3D sketch to a reference point. It is very handy to have when your creating parts on the fly. Hopefully this bug will be fixed in a new release.
Thanks again for all the suggestions,
Don
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