Sketch, dimension intersection

[NickDOS]

Does anyone have any insight as to why you cannot dimension an intersection in sketching? (using NX9)

 

[JohnRBaker]

Create a Sketch Point at the intersection of the two curves and then you can create constraint dimensions to the Point object.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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[NickDOS]

Thanks, John

 

[Xwheelguy]

FWIW,

If you create the corner first & dimension it, then round it with a fillet/radius, the Sketecher will create the intersection/point for you.

Tim Flater
NX Designer
NX 9.0.3.4 Win7 Pro x64 SP1
Intel Xeon 2.53 GHz 6GB RAM
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB

 

[NickDOS]

Xwheelguy,

My situation was a little different than that. See attached image, the intersection circled in red is what I actually want to dimension to. If I didn't extend the profile beyond the part I would obviously be left with a little sliver that wouldn't get subtracted.