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dimensioning
baris_bora
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hello everyone
I'm a complete onshape beginner and have a question about dimensioning. How can I include another dimension directly in the dimensioning without having to set variables? I want to link dimension 18 with dimension 50. So (50-30) the value 50 should not be a number but should have a reference to 50, because if the value 50 changes, should it change automatically? How do I do that? I'm currently working with fusion
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For simple linear things like this, I often use construction lines and use the equals constraint to make them the same.
Also - you can quickly create variables "on the fly" without leaving the sketcher. As soon as you create a variable, it's placed above the Sketch you're working on in the Feature List - and becomes available right away to use in the same Sketch!
So, you could double-click on the "50" dimension, start typing a name - (sometimes for this I'll use a simple "a" or "a1" designation for the variable - that way I don't have to think of a perfect meaningful name while I'm in the sketcher) - create your variable "#a = 50". Then you can immediately double-click on the "18" and use your #a variable: "#a-32" or whatever.
You could choose to rename those variables later so you don't get confused - maybe "sketch1_a" or something.
You'll find that variables are super useful in many workflows and to capture design intent. You may find that you want to move that "50" variable to the top of your Feature List and reference it all over the place!
great thanks for the quick answers, I will try the suggestions