Name: Equally DivideDescription: Parametrically link dimensions to divide or center an object equally
Environment: Part (ipt) Sketches
Real World Use: Have you ever wanted to center an object such as a polygon within a profile and there wasn't an apparent center reference to constrain to?
Intent: While dimensioning a part sketch you can equally position an object to another profile by placing a dimension between the two objects, then dimension the object, next place a third dimension between the object and the apposing side of the profile (note: which will automatically ask to convert to a Reference Dimension, answer yes). To make the first dimension and the third dimension equal simply edit the value of the 1st dimension and select the reference (third) dimension which will link the values and equate them as equal values. You may also edit the objects dimension to link to the reference dimension if you wish to have all divide equally.
This is only one example or variation of the many ways you can apply this technique to capture desired design intent.
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1 comment:
Great tip! Also works well to keep holes spaced evenly on a parametric part! :-)
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