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mstevens  
#1 Posted : Thursday, January 7, 2016 12:52:05 PM(UTC)
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I am new to ViaCAD. A quick search of this forum for associative dimensioning yield no response. Is it possible to do associative dimensioning in ViaCAD Pro?

Is there a way that I could define a dimension with a variable?

It seems there is no way to do any type of top down designing. Surely I am missing something, Please be mindful that I am just beginning to learn ViaCAD Pro.

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Tim Olson  
#2 Posted : Thursday, January 7, 2016 1:04:47 PM(UTC)
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>>Is it possible to do associative dimensioning in ViaCAD Pro?

The Smart Dimension tool is associative to the object it Dimensions. Change the size of the object, the dimension updates. However, changing the dimension does not update the object.

>>Is there a way that I could define a dimension with a variable?

No sorry. In earlier versions this was supported with licensed technology.

ViaCAD does support intelligent parts with a feature tree. For example:

1. Create block
2. Add a Fillet to block edge
3. Modify block length and fillet updates.


Dimension and other Videos
http://masterviacad.com/videos/page58/page58.html

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Tim

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mstevens  
#3 Posted : Thursday, January 7, 2016 1:24:15 PM(UTC)
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Not sure if quick reply worked...

Can a dim of one object be tied to or associated with the a dim of any other object? So there is no way for me to say create two different holes in said block and when the diameter of one hole changes then the diameter of the other hole changes, assuming the holes are of equal diameter?

Hmmm is this feature available in Shark?

What is the suggested way of having "driving" dimensions?

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Tim Olson  
#4 Posted : Thursday, January 7, 2016 3:24:39 PM(UTC)
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>>Hmmm is this feature available in Shark?
No sorry it was removed.


>>What is the suggested way of having "driving" dimensions?

No driving dimensions. You can "drive"a feature though the feature parameters and Inspector.


Tim

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