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Is there a way to store a dimension in a variable for use elsewhere?
chris_hockaday
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I know it is possible to define a variable and use it in dimensions, but I need to do it the other way around.
I have a length that is the result of various other constraints, and I want to use this to calculate the angle of a "flattened" cone, so that the length of the arc is equal to the circumference of a circle with diameter equal to this particular length.
I have a length that is the result of various other constraints, and I want to use this to calculate the angle of a "flattened" cone, so that the length of the arc is equal to the circumference of a circle with diameter equal to this particular length.
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konstantin_shiriazdanov
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you can use Measure distance FS with perimeter option to set the length of an edge to the variable
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/77baa8153589a7fc5f289829/w/cffd0f2a7077380d5378a885/e/d3174bf5315e6aafcb889367
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https://cad.onshape.com/documents/77baa8153589a7fc5f289829/w/cffd0f2a7077380d5378a885/e/d3174bf5315e6aafcb889367
Maybe I or @konstantin_shiriazdanov can help. What are you trying to use the feature to measure? Any specific questions?