Dimensioning a Hexagon

Karen,

I use the polygon sketch tool, dimension the circle and simply define the angle of one of the lines, (usually making one horizontal or vertical). Because the line segments are patterned, anything more will over-define the sketch.

Reaper.

It's just good practice to help ensure reliable updates after changes to shape or dimensions of the part, and to fully capture design intent - it's not actually a requirement.

John H

Karen,

Reaper2561, is correct, and that's how I do it with one slight exception. After dimensioning the circle, I'll make that dimension Driven and add a dimension across two parallel lines (if it's even sided). Just a little idiosyncrasy of mine, so don't pay too much attention.

Muggs

Ok, so I'm curious - what do you get with your modification other than the ability to bring that particular dim into the drawing? Obviously the polygon sketch doesn't care, but what started the thought process in your head that you would need to spend time making that change?

WT

LOL! Mostly it's just that as a former mechanic aren't all hexagons (bolt heads) measured across the flats? I told you (well Karen anyway) that it was an idiosyncrasy of mine.

Also, one of the model makers that I use "needs" to know the distance across the flats. Sorry Wayne if I caused you any agita, there's no "secret" that you're missing out on.

Muggs

ummm, ok guys, polygons aint just hexagons, OK? I have made Septagons, Octogons and 19 sided-ogons. The rules are the same.

Resectfully, Reap.