Showing dims created in FT&A workbench

[fighterpilot]

I have a part where I have used the FT&A workbench to apply dimensions, datums, and geometric tolerance. Now I'd like to show that information in the drawing. When I use the "Generate Dimensions" icon in the drawing I only get the raw dimensions used to construct the model. How do I show the FT&A information I've put in the 3D model?

R18

Thanks...

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Fighter Pilot
Manufacturing Engineer

 

[fighterpilot]

I think I just figured it out. Create the drawing view using "View from 3D".

However, now I have a question. If I use FT&A workbench to apply the dimensions and such to the model I can violate the engineering intent I've modeled into my features. Yes, I know the FT&A is driven by the features, but I don't necessarily have to dimension a hole from the same surfaces it was modeled from. I don't really like that ability.

Comments?

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Fighter Pilot
Manufacturing Engineer

 

[jackk]

I guess it still takes a skilled, experienced operator (like yourself) who know what he's doing.

 

[fighterpilot]

jackk,

Do they build things that fly where you work? If so I'd like to talk to you.

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Fighter Pilot
Manufacturing Engineer

 

[jackk]

I've gotten most of my FTA experience while I was working with the designers of the 787 airplane. That was a few years ago, and I've since moved on to other assignements that don't involve things that fly. So, what do you want to talk about?

 

[fighterpilot]

jackk,

If you're still at the airplane factory I wanted to discuss techniques I could do in Pro/E that I'm have a hard time doing in V5.

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Fighter Pilot
Manufacturing Engineer

 

[jackk]

I'm sure you have a long list! Maybe we can meet at a COE event sometime in the future and we can discuss your list over a beer or two.