4 Replies Latest reply on Jun 25, 2015 9:44 PM by Bill Hopcraft

Diameter Dimension in Cropped Sectional View - How To?

Bill Hopcraft Jun 25, 2015 7:25 AM

There are some similar questions in other threads, but I don't seem to be able to get any of the solution to work. I have a part with a small cross-section and a large diameter. A cropped sectional view is therefore the best way to show the part's features. Creating the view is no problem, but dimensioning the diameters has me stumped. Can someone please give me a step-by-step on how to do this?

Re: Diameter Dimension in Cropped Sectional View - How To?

Joe Derosa Jun 25, 2015 11:04 AM (in response to Bill Hopcraft)

If I understand correctly, you want to add diameter dimensions to a cropped view.
If you add dimensions first and then crop the view, the dimensions will stay in place.
You may have to sketch centerlines or reference lines...
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  Bill Hopcraft Jun 25, 2015 8:00 PM (in response to Joe Derosa)
  
  Joe Derosa:
  Thanks for your response. Yes, the dimensions stay in place, but how do I get them to foreshorten so that the leaders aren't running out into space?
  
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    Erik Bilello Jun 25, 2015 8:45 PM (in response to Bill Hopcraft)
    
    Joe,
    Either select the dimension and select the foreshorten button in the Leader tab. I just discovered this works for True dimensions on isometric views too.
    Or, right click on the dimension and select "Foreshortened" from the dropdown menu.
    
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Re: Diameter Dimension in Cropped Sectional View - How To?

Bill Hopcraft Jun 25, 2015 9:44 PM (in response to Bill Hopcraft)

Just found this video and it answered all of my questions.

SWX 2015 Foreshortened Dimensions in Detail Views - YouTube
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