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Linear dimension by two points and line direction

Gerard_Boterman
Gerard_Boterman Member Posts: 31 ✭✭
in Community Support

How to dimension the length of this piece of timber, using two points? I tried all options but none worked.

point to point - ref. line direction.PNG

Answers

  • Oliver_Couch
    Oliver_Couch Member Posts: 230 PRO
    edited October 2024

    If you want an aligned dimension you need to move your mouse further away, perpendicular to the alignment of your dimension. Try zooming out.

    Onshape support have told me a change is in the works to make this behaviour more intuitive.

  • rick_randall
    rick_randall Member Posts: 430 ✭✭✭

    You can add a construction line perpendicular to the 45 deg line at one of the end points, then dimension to this construction line. It's kind of a clunky workaround, but will get you there. And yes, Onshape should have a look at this.

  • Gerard_Boterman
    Gerard_Boterman Member Posts: 31 ✭✭

    Hi Oliver, that does not work, as the points are not aligned with the direction of the timber.

  • Gerard_Boterman
    Gerard_Boterman Member Posts: 31 ✭✭

    Hi Rick, one of the shortfalls compared to SW, it would be great if we could dimension using two points and a direction.

    Onshape developers, please add to improvement oppertunities. Thanks, Gerard

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