Hello,
I received an IGES file and I'm trying to extract some dimension from it.
When I try the model it tells me "Could not create reference dimension from current set of selected items.
I tried to create a drawing and dimension it and I get a message, "The selected entity could not be converted into a line or a circular arc."
Does anybody know of a way to get these dimensions?
Thank you
BTW. I'm using SWX 2006
How about clicking endpoints? If you;re trying to get a radius value, try tracing over it with an arc.
Whew. Maybe we should let this place sink into the swamp.
Daisy.
I usually try to create a tangent line or other geometry off of tjhe IGES data, and use these as dimension references. Sometimes SW will let you use the existing IGES geometry to create reference entities, instead of letting you dimension directly off of the IGES geometry.
Turn on VIEW FACE CURVATURE. Then you can assess the model and get some insight into which features are analytical and which are spline based.
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PS: What is the source of the IGES file?
I think it's Alias
If you turn on face curvature display can you see faces with constant curvature? Are the features you want to measure showing up with a single color or a rainbow of colors?
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