Creating Length Dimensions in Drafted Features

You can create length dimensions in drafted features.

You can use the DimXpert Size Dimension tool to create dimensions for drafted features, such as wedges and cones. The dimension is typically a distance dimension with tolerances. The dimension can be between two edges of draft ends or circular edges of a cylinder.

Creating Length Dimensions in Wedges

To create length dimensions in wedges:
  1. Click Size Dimension (MBD Dimension toolbar) or Tools > MBD Dimension > Size Dimension.
  2. Click the face of one of the side planes.
  3. In the feature selector, click Create Width/Wedge Feature .
  4. Click the face of the second side.
  5. Click the face of the end plane, which is the plane that intersects the two sides, and click .
  6. Place the angle dimension.
  7. Click Size Dimension (MBD Dimension toolbar) or Tools > MBD Dimension > Size Dimension.
  8. Click the end plane.
  9. Click in the graphics area to place the width dimension.
  10. Apply a geometric tolerance to the width dimension to create the position callout.

Creating Length Dimensions in Cones

To create length dimensions in cones:
  1. Click Size Dimension (MBD Dimension toolbar) or Tools > MBD Dimension > Size Dimension.
  2. Click the conical face to create the cone feature.
  3. Place the angle dimension.
  4. Click the top edge to create the intersect circle feature and diameter dimension.

    See SOLIDWORKS Help: DimXpert Features.

  5. Apply a geometric tolerance to the intersect circle feature to create the position callout.