SheetMetal Edge Flange

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by Corey Scheich, Oct 23, 2003.

  1. 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
     
    Corey Scheich, Oct 23, 2003
    #1
  2. 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
     
    Wayne Tiffany, Oct 23, 2003
    #2
  3. Corey Scheich

    Leo Hursh Guest

    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.
     
    Leo Hursh, Oct 23, 2003
    #3
  4. 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
     
    Corey Scheich, Oct 23, 2003
    #4
  5. 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
     
    Corey Scheich, Oct 23, 2003
    #5
  6. Corey Scheich

    Sporkman Guest

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

    'Sporky'
     
    Sporkman, Oct 23, 2003
    #6

  7. 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
     
    Jerry Steiger, Oct 24, 2003
    #7
  8. 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
     
    Sean-Michael Adams, Oct 24, 2003
    #8
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