Dimension with multiple leaders

[SamSlivinski]

I realize this is being a bit nitpicky and maybe a bit too metiulous but it is something that would be usefull. Is there anyway, in drafting, to have a dimension be associative to two different objects, such as two different cirlces? I realize I could just create a leader from the cirlce to the dimension. This way is not "official" and is not associative.

Thanks for any help.

Sam Slivinski
Using NX 6
Manufacturing/Aerospace

 

[JohnRBaker]

And what happens if and when the size of ONE of these circles is changed?

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[SamSlivinski]

In this case the circles will always be the same size

Sam Slivinski
Using NX 6
Manufacturing/Aerospace

 

[jerry1423]

I hear ya . . . but if I had a situation like your i'd put two dimension down, and then one on top of the other so it looks like one

 

[ewh]

If there are numerous holes which can add confusion, I would use the leader on only one of them, add the quantity to the callout and include a field note "MARKED A" (or whatever designation you prefer), including that designation close to the holes. If the holes are obviously similar in size compared to others on the part, I'd leave it at including the quantity where the dimension is called out.
I think it is shortsighted to do what you are asking for, given the nature of the software and drafting practices in general.

“Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.”
-Dalai Lama XIV

 

[SamSlivinski]

Ewh, that is the practice I use MOSTLY now. When I am working off a print sometimes it is dimensioned like that so I was trying to replicate that. Jerry, try making a note without any text and create a leader point to the cirlce and line it up with the leader of the actual dimension. That might be a bit less annoying.


Sam Slivinski
Using NX 6
Manufacturing/Aerospace

 

[Toost]

I fully understand the need / desire, but is this accepted practice in any standard ?
When it comes to drafting enhancements, my experience is that unless i can prove that it is included in standard xxx/xxx, then the Enhancement Request is dead on arrival.

 

[JohnRBaker]

Perhaps not dead, but way down on the list, well behind all the stuff which IS supported by one or more standard.

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