3d sketch & vertical / horizontal dims

[PhoenixDynamometer]

Hello,
Is there a way to have horizontal and vertical dimensions between holes that are positioned with a 3D sketch? Currently I keep getting an angled dimension between the points.

Thanks PD

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[CADFlyer]

I rarely use 3d sketchs. But when I do, I try to base all my coordinate (X,Y,Z) dimensions off of the Front, Top, Right Planes.

I know that not exactly what you are asking for, but it is an easy translation between Baseline & Chain style dimensions

 

[ShaggyPE]

Create and then dimension construction geometry.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks

 

[dedevo]

Draw a line between the 2 points, switch it to "For Construction" then pull the dimension off the line.

3D sketches get very complicated very quickly because like ShaggyPE said: You are using construction geometry to lay everything out.

Think about the problem, and if you can create a plane then make a 2D sketch, it will make your life easier in the long run.

 

[PhoenixDynamometer]

Thanks to all for the suggestions. The construction geometry worked fine.

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[StrykerTECH]

make sure to define relationships of the construction geometry along the axis you want it horizontal or vertical to.

StrykerTECH Engineering Staff
Milwaukee, WI

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