In SolidWorks 2014, you can set a dimension to fix the length of a spline. You can reference this dimension in custom properties, configurations, equations, and tables, including design tables and BOMs. Previously, you could not dimension splines to a fixed length.
To set a fixed length:
- Open install_dir\samples\whatsnew\sketching\fixed_length.sldprt.
- Click Smart Dimension
(Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or Tools > Dimensions > Smart Dimensions. - Click anywhere on the spline to place the dimension and click
to close the Dimension PropertyManager. A radial style dimension appears and is attached to the spline. - Drag an endpoint of the spline. The length remains the same when you drag endpoints or change the shape of the spline.
- To change the spline’s length, double-click the dimension and enter a new value in the Modify dialog box.
Be sure to check out our new SolidWorks 2014 website to see everything else that’s new with this release.
Posted by Matthew West in the SolidWorks Blog.
