Reference issue

chibundu_umeh

I am having an issue with referencing other parts of a assemble i'm building, this will help ensure that all parts are in perfect ontact, but it doesnt seem possible here, I am trying to create a stator casing for my engine, but, i cant reference the shaft to draw my line, I would have to use constraints on diameter, but i am tired of doing so, how can I do this, attacked below is the link to the project and an image.

Thanks 😁

In the image the blue seems to be on the shaft, but it is not, because i cant reference the shaft.

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/be862d4f9f062ba2ec96ae96/w/1b149e1919326c31cab5ee2a/e/8436a80a06ae778aeed252fa?renderMode=0&uiState=6728c668b1181252bdb20f90

rick_randall

This may be what you are looking for - while inside the sketch (creating or editing) under the "use" command. There is a drop-down menu with the "intersection" command, if you use this and click on any part or surface, it will create lines (that reference that geometry) where the sketch plane touches those parts (construction geometry can be created the same way, and at the same time, just click the "q" key while in the command). Very handy. If this is not what you want, please disregard.

glen_dewsbury

rick_randall

This may be what you are looking for - while inside the sketch (creating or editing) under the "use" command. There is a drop-down menu with the "intersection" command, if you use this and click on any part or surface, it will create lines (that reference that geometry) where the sketch plane touches those parts (construction geometry can be created the same way, and at the same time, just click the "q" key while in the command). Very handy. If this is not what you want, please disregard.

chibundu_umeh

Thanks for the reply Rick, However, I cant see a 'use' option on my screen

, can you circle it for me please. Thanks!

glen_dewsbury

chibundu_umeh

Thanks guys, it works