How do I find dimensions using relations and equation?
I'm working on a sketch where I have some of the dimensions and relations. Inorder to find the other dimensions I need to use variables with the relations I have in my hand. How do I do that in SOLIDWORKS? When I try to add a global variable for the dimension I need to find, they ask me for the dimension along with the variable name.
From the attached image : 1. arc X should be twice arc Y
2. Distance between line A to B = Distance between line B to C = 1.1mm
3. Line A,B,C are Perpendicular Bisectors of arc X and Y (corresponding arcs)
I need to find the dimensions of arc X and Y using solidworks. Please help me with this. Thanks in advance.
2 Answers
Replying and helping seems to be a waste of time...
To relate the sizes of two arcs you would do this:
1) place dimensions on both arcs (image 1)
2) Select one of them and specify it as dependent on the other (image 2). After which it will appear as a calculated dimension (image 3).
Note 1: to dimension an arc you must select its endpoints and then click on the arc.
Note 2: to make a dimension (arc, for example) depend on another, you must select it and place a "=" sign in its value and then write the equation (for example: = 2* .... the dimension of the other arc, which you must select for its name to appear)
