Arc Dimension and resize to 60 degrees

[matt4]

I'm new to solidworks so please be easy on me! :wink:

 

Basically, I want this to be at 60 degrees and I want the dimension to form as a arc dimension. I know how you do this in autocad but I am so confused with solidworks.

 

Please can someone point this out?

[shift1313]

Hey matt, im not sure i follow you on this. Do you have a part drawn and you are trying to dimension it in a drawing file? Or are you trying to add this dimension in a sketch?

 

The approach to modeling something in SW vs Acad is different. The dimensions you add in a sketch are the parameters that define the sketch(very important that they be defined). Unlike Acad. Can you maybe upload a zip file or put a screen shot or what you are trying to do.

[matt4]

I'm trying to add a dimension in a drawing file. Sorry forgot to attach.

 

Here is the screenshot.

 

 

Thanks,

[shift1313]

alright when you add the dimension it looks as if you are selecting the end points. Select the actual lines and this should give you what i believe you are looking for.

[matt4]

Thank you,

 

Also how can I adjust the two mirrored lines so they are exactly 60degrees apart.

 

Sorry for the late reply.

[shift1313]

Well you have a vertical line, you can either add a 30 degree dimension between that and one of your mirrored lines(the other one will move), or you can place a 60 degree dimension between them.