SW 2004 hole table origin datum

[MimiN63]

I have a 9.5 x 9.5 plate w/ 2.25 corner radius. I am trying to use the new hole table for the first time but cannot get past the placement of the origin datum to get my x/y coordinates. there isn't really anything to snap it to...no temp. origin or endpoint. i guess i could sketch a line to snap to it's endpoint but i'd have to delete it and then what would happen to my datum? how do you fix a datum? help doesn't really explain what you can attatch it to. please help me, i'm working on this drawing right now. thanks.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Use Virtual Sharps. See help files.

Set the type of VS you want under Tools > Options > Document Properties > Virtual Sharps then when in the drawing, hold down the Control key & select the two lines which you want to have your VS linked to, then release the Control key. Next select the Point icon in the sketch menu & your VS should appear. Now when you insert your Hole Table you have something to select as your Origin.

NOTE! If you select the * or + as your VS it may appear extremely tiny on the drawing, but it will be there.

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