SheetMetal Edge Flange

Is it possible to link the dimension for the length. I can't get it to show
up in the graphics window to do this, like I always do with other features
only the angle shows up. Is there another way to link this dimension. SW
2003 SP4.1

Corey Scheich

 

My first guess is that when you created the flange, you tied it to the whole
edge, rather than shortening it, therefore there isn't a length dimension.
Or am I waaaaay out in space??

WT

 

You can edit the flange profile and dimension the sketch as you normally
would. This will give you a dimension to link to.

HTH,
Leo Hursh
Escofab Inc.

 

I did tie it to the edge but I am not worried about the edge length just the
distance up from the origional edge. Looks like Leo has got it.

Thanks
Corey

 

Thats what I was looking for, it seems lik they should have added that
dimension instead of leaving the sketch unconstrained. Works though.

Thanks
Corey

 

Damn right they shoulda'. I've been puzzled why they do that for a long
time -- doesn't make sense.

'Sporky'

 

Wild-ass guess: it makes demos run faster?

Actually, I can't imagine it would make any difference; I'm just engaging in
some useless cynicism.

Jerry Steiger (who wishes the features he had in 2001+ worked faster and
better)
Tripod Data Systems

 

Hi Sporkman-

I 177th that. I also like the fact that the "sides" of the flange
sketch show as black (constrained) but they are still draggable, kind
of like a "soft contraint".

While understanding the valid logic behind this, I'm betting that this
might anguish the neophyte (choose another color for soft contstraints
SW).

The really good news is that if one is bothered by this, then the
"edit flange profile" is being used insted of taking cuts after the
fact, which is possibly pure evil.

(but after all, most of this sheet metal stuff is only 80% implemented
anyways so why should I complain when they miss many of the fine
points?)

Regards-

SMA