Hello Meesieurs,
How do I set the dimension to draw angle and length please in SolidWorks?
Hello
Does this video answer the question?
http://help.solidworks.com/2013/french/SolidWorks/sldworks/c_Video_Dimensioning_the_Angle_Between_Two_Lines.htm
See also:
http://help.solidworks.com/2011/french/SolidWorks/sldworks/LegacyHelp/Sldworks/videos/Video_Dimensioning_Between_Three_Points.htm
Hello PL
Yes it can help me, but if you want to draw a line at 45° and of any length? Should I check a box or not in the options?
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"of any length":
- if you want a segment of any length, you just don't have to dimension the length (the end point remains blue = unconstrained)
- or you can use an axis line
I don't explain myself well, sorry P.L
I want to draw a line measuring 150 millimeters and with an angle of 45°
Currently I get to the length but not the angle
So there are two quotations:
an angle of 45° to a plane or other line
+
a length of 150 mm on the line.
a 45° line measuring 150 mm on a 2-dimensional sketch.
What should be set in the options or others?
You have to create a horizontal construction line for example, then draw a normal line at about 45° and then the angle dimension can work.
The easiest way is to always have a construction line or normal to be able to have a base.
Otherwise by clicking on your line in question, in the left pane you can adjust its orientation.
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Oh okay, if it's a 3D sketch, it's different, you need more parameters indeed!
So we can constrain the line along the X, Y or Z axis. See here:
http://help.solidworks.com/2012/French/SolidWorks/sldworks/c_3D_dimension_types.htm?id=53ebe1be59bd412db1c2e125cbdd21de
But most of the time, it is advisable to use 2D sketches.
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