Chapter 18 autocad vocabulary list flashcards quizlet. Ordinate dimensions is a simple command, but many new nx users avoid it. Lets start with horizontal,im going to choose the baseline,where do i want all those. If the datum value field is active, the datum value is placed as the. We are using r16, sp3, and have found ordinate dimensioning has changed. Join gabriel corbett for an indepth discussion in this video, creating ordinate dimensions, part of solidworks 2017 essential training. This is very messy and im wondering if anyone knows how to hidedelete these without losing my coordinate positions. Before running this sample, select a linear drawing curve on the active drawing document. The ordinatedimension command creates ordinate point dimensions. And the first thing we need to choose is our base line. Nx 10 sketch rectangle creating a rectangle using by 2 points. Coordinate tolerancing is a dimensioning system where a part feature is located or defined by means of rectangular dimensions with given tolerances. Join gabriel corbett for an in depth discussion in this video, creating ordinate dimensions, part of solidworks 2017 essential training. The nx software integrates knowledgebased principles, industrial design, geometric.
Nx9 dimensioning is a disaster and siemens should be ashamed of what they have done. An example of coordinate tolerancing is shown in figure 17. I have been using another cad software similar to autocad and decided recently to switch. The datum is established by the current location of the ucs origin. Solidworks 2016 sp05 to disable web help from within solidworks and use local help instead, click help use solidworks web help. Enter a second data point to define the ordinate axis. I click on the handle to add the jog but nothing happens. If you do not want jogs in the ordinate leaders, turn on ortho mode f8. My interpretations is that you are trying to use two different dimensioning schemes to document the part. I also cant seem to find where ordinate dimensions are in the mechanical autocad. Is it good practice to use co ordinate and ordinate dimensioning in the same engineering drawing. If you adding dimensions to an existing ordinate set, after the ordinate dialog comes up, just select an existing origin point and then your dimension will be added to that set. Tutorials are a great way to showcase your unique skills and share your best howto tips and unique knowledge with the over 4. Surfcam part modeler rapid modelling for manufacturing.
Dec 03, 2015 establishing and editing the origin of ordinate dimensions in autocad redefining the user coordinate system ucs of a drawing removes the guesswork from ordinate dimensions. Coordinate tolerancing simply does not have the completeness to precisely communicate the part requirements. Ordinate dimensions measure the perpendicular distance from an origin point called the datum to a feature, such as a hole in a part. When location is set to manual, this tool gives you maximum flexibility in placing the dimensions. A type of dimensioning in which the variable dimensions are shown with letters that correlate to a chart in which the possible dimensions are given. Nx ordinate dimensioning in nx modeling and reusing it in drafting today i will explain how to create ordinate dimensions within nx modeling.
This is an education channel for all engineers who enthusiast with 3d cad, cae, and cam. Leave a comment, so i might consider it as a plan whats new material that will be presented on next video. Nx ordinate dimensioning in nx modeling and reusing it in. You used to be able to move or delete the dimensions independently, now its like the dimensions are grouped.
More specifically, pmi conveys information such as. These dimensions prevent escalating errors by maintaining accurate offsets of the features from the datum. Nov 09, 2015 my interpretations is that you are trying to use two different dimensioning schemes to document the part. How to reduce the length of section line in unigraphics nx drafting. When i create ordinate dimensioning in drawing, when the number of points that i have to put the dimension increases, solidworks suddently goes stupid, and on every point i click, it shows its ordinate dimension at one single point, imaging i am dimensioning along x axis, and there is a circle at x10 mm. This post is to share a way i present drawings to our companys steel fabricator. To get to started lets go up to annotations,click on smart dimensionand click on the dropdown directly below it,and you can see here ive got a horizontalas well as a vertical ordinate dimension. Im wondering if there is a way to set an origin on the drawing then show to co ordinates. Creating ordinate dimensions linkedin learning, formerly. For example, the holes in a machine part might all have to be precisely located in relation to the center of a machine hole in the part, as shown in figure 10. I will also show how to reuse the dimensions in drafting.
Datum plane is reference feature that can be used to as construction tool in building the model. Is it good practice to use coordinate and ordinate. Establishing and editing the origin of ordinate dimensions. Find out how your company can benefit from plm built on salesforce. In drawings, they are reference dimensions and you cannot change their values or use the values to drive the model. Aft fhi f id itfa software of choice for a wide variety of. Product and manufacturing information pmi management. Lets start with horizontal,im going to choose the baseline,where do i want all. Jan 22, 2016 how to use ordinate dimension within nx10 drafting. Coordinate tolerancing system contains three major. Proper dimensioning will help to manufacturers, engineers etc. So go ahead and choose this edge right here on the far. It shouldnt be avoided, as it can improve your drawing in certain situations.
Nx 2d drafting create ordinate dimension automatically. Ordinate dimensions are a set of dimensions measured from a zero ordinate in a drawing or sketch. Ensure continuous auto dimensioning is inactive by selecting home tab constraints group. We use cookies to optimize and continuously improve our website for you. Im using autocad 2012, and trying to move my ucs within a viewport to a corner of my detail, but when i start to dimension using ordinate dimensioning, my point of origin 0. To report problems encountered with the web help interface and search, contact your local support representative. Running dimensions in layoutrunning dimensions in layout using layouts builtin dimension method, i will normally do baseline dimensions, shown on the left of my screenshot below. To reduce the length of section line in ug nx drafting, you have to reduce the boundary of the view, where section is drawn. You can use the feature parameters command to create autodimensions in nx for some features, though not all feature parameters inherits hole and thread parameters in the form of callouts along with sketch dimensions to the. Problem in ordinate dimensions in solidworks grabcad. Jun 11, 20 autocad 20 using ordinate dimensioning style. Enter a third data point to define the length of the extension line.
More specifically, pmi conveys information such as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Hello sketchup community, this other post i found in my search requests running dimensions to be a style in layout. Apr 18, 20 in the above, you should be able to see that there are mutiple zeros on the vertical axes from where i have had to set the ordinate zero. It shouldnt be avoided, as it can improve your drawing in certain. If you try to delete one dimension, all the dimensions are deleted. Curious about how you design a certain 3d printable model or which cad software works best for a particular project. How to use ordinate dimension within nx10 drafting. The ability for the designer and machinist to communicate directly had diminished, and the shortcomings of the coordinate tolerancing system became evident. The command displays an x or y coordinate with a leader line to create xdatum or ydatum dimensioning. Im not impressed with the drafting in version 9 so far. Using ordinate dimensions introducing autocad 2008. Edgecam part modeler is a cost effective, 3d modeling tool specifically designed for quick and simple construction and or modification of solid models. Establishing and editing the origin of ordinate dimensions in autocad redefining the user coordinate system ucs of a drawing removes the guesswork from ordinate dimensions. If youre looking for a way to automatically generate and place dimensions in a drawing, this tutorial may be of some help to you.
Basic dimensioning are most commonly accompanied by a positional tolerance on the feature being dimensioned. Create ordinate dimension api sample description this sample demonstrates the creation of ordinate dimensions in a drawing document. So i have this huge part with many holes and i need to create a drawing for manufacturing, my colleagues said i can use any type of dimensioning system as long as it can be understood by anyone. Aug 29, 2019 this is very interesting for then for you it is enought to have only model, no drawing, but you see all the dimensions e. In the above, you should be able to see that there are mutiple zeros on the vertical axes from where i have had to set the ordinate zero. Ug allows you to work with dumb solids a lot faster and more freely, and the editability is quicker too. May 16, 2018 this is an education channel for all engineers who enthusiast with 3d cad, cae, and cam. Support for iges, dxf and parasolid is also included. Ordinate dimensions consist of an x or y value with a leader line. The value of the x or y coordinate is defined by the point you specify, called the feature location. Solidworks 2018 is 3d cad software that delivers powerful design functionality with an intuitive user interface to speed your design process. When i apply the dimension to the left of the ordinate, the resulting dimension shows a negative.
Is it good practice to use coordinate and ordinate dimensioning in the same engineering drawing. Coordinate dimension 1 either of two coordinates that locate a point on a plane and measured its distance from either of two intersecting straightline axes along a line parallel to the other axis. Off course that in drafting application you dont have to make the dimensioning again, but you just ask nx to show the pmi in drawing view. Sets the mode to the ordinate free location tool, which is used to label distances along an axis from an origin datum along the ordinate axis the line along which distances are measured. I miss the handles that used to allow you to grab and drag the location of the jog as well. Ordinate dimensioning utilizes a 0 point and then location dimensions based on the distance from said point. Dec 04, 2014 so, it is the simple way to give dimensions with its common co ordinate. Coordinate measuring machine cmm qc training services, inc. I have tried going to the menu bar, clicking the dimension tab, choosing the ordinate dimension. Unigraphics nxunigraphics nx a full spectruma full spectrum design modeling analysis simulationdesign modeling, analysis, simulation and manufacturing cadcaecam software from unigraphics solutions one of the older and wellestablished cadcaecam system. You use ordinate dimensions when a dimension in a part is measured from a critical feature. Before you apply ordinate dimensions, you need to establish the origin of the drawing at the location of the critical feature. Edgecam part modeler rapid modelling for manufacturing.
About creating ordinate dimensions autocad autodesk. In ordinate dimensions, the dimension labels are shown as x coordinates or y coordinates from the critical feature. Ordinate dimensions are a great way to add a lotof dimensions in a small space. So go under the smart dimension drop downand come down here to the horizontal ordinate dimension. And the first one is learning howto add an ordinate dimension to your drawing. Lesson1 introduction spse01670designinginthecontextofanassembly spse01675assemblyfeatures spse01680inspectingassemblies spse01685. Xdatum ordinate dimensions measure the distance of a feature from the datum along the x. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. So, here is how to use ordinate dimensioning in drafting.
Product and manufacturing information pmi is used in 3d cad andor collaborative product development systems to convey information about the design of a products components for manufacturing. Nx 10, ordinate dimension giving negative value siemens. I am trying to dimension using ordinate dimensioning style, but i couldnt get some of the lines to change at specified points by 90 degree, and then to continue parallel to the first line. By continuing to use the website, you agree to the use of cookies. Introduction to unigraphics cadcaecam systemcadcaecam system. The ordinatedimension command creates ordinate point dimensions the command displays an x or y coordinate with a leader line to create xdatum or ydatum dimensioning. In this white paper, learn how you can configure freely without requiring any custom development, and quickly update configurations as your needs evolve. So, it is the simple way to give dimensions with its common coordinate.
To report problems encountered with the web help interface and. It helps workers to work with one ordinate, and also makes very easy task for manually cnc programming. In addition, part modeler offers functionality to clean and heal and sew surfaces to quickly restore imported files that need repairing. Note that you can have more than one ordinate set on the same drawing or even in the same view. Have any tips, tricks or insightful tutorials you want to share. Nx 10 sketch rectangle creating a rectangle using by 2 points lesson 1. Leave a comment, so i might consider it as a plan whats new material that will be presented on next. Instructor in this movie,i have two different examples for you. Im trying to use the ordinate dimensioning and having issues with trying to add a jog to any existing dimension. How to create ordinate dimensions within nx modeling and how to reuse the dimensions in. This post is to share a way i present drawings to our companys. Edgecam part modeler will import and manipulate files from most cad systems, including. To create an ordinate dimension autocad 2016 autodesk.
I have been trying and trying to use the ordinate dimension command with some success, but cannot get it to work like i think it should. If youre creating 2d drawings from 3d data, unigraphics is kind of cumbersome as far as ordinate dimensioning goes. This course is designed for inspection personnel, engineering personnel, production personnel, entry level inspectors, and those who would like to enter into the field of dimensional measurement and cmm programming. Whoever developed this monstrosity obviously does not actually use the software, but rather was trying to condense as much as possible into one icon click and then mouse all over to do the rest. Nx ordinate dimensioning in nx modeling and reusing it.
Coordinate tolerancing system geometric dimensioning and. Selected front view should describe the part the best. This is very messy and im wondering if anyone knows how to hidedelete these without losing my co ordinate positions. Ordinate dimensions measure the perpendicular distances from an origin point called the datum, such as a hole in a part.