User2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 I just tried to assemble my model and realized that I should make the dimension of the door 0.06" larger in order to become closed! It took me a week to complete this model, so I don't wanna redraw everything! How can I modify my model in CAD? Any ideas! Quote
User2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Posted June 21, 2012 Yes! That's a 3D model. I applied several commands (e,g., shell, fillet,...) to create it. Unlike a 2D, it's not that simple to get modified! Quote
ReMark Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 Have you tried the MOVE FACES command? Only 0.06" larger? How did you even notice the difference? Quote
JD Mather Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 One of the solidedit tools (like move face) should get you there. But you aren't trying to make exact parts without allowance for manufacturing tolerance and clearance are you? (example - a 10mm pin will not fit in a 10mm hole) Quote
User2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Posted June 22, 2012 Actually, it's a new design model, so I don't have any specific pattern tofollow and I am not sure what Tolerance exact value I should go with! In a simple word, I designed a door+Lock for a small box with a volume of 4cubic Inches. The hinge size was just changed. So, I'm obliged to increase thedoor width about 0.06"! I tried "Move Faces", it just moved a face on my 3D solid. Icouldn't change the dimensions though! Meanwhile, I used "Smart Dimension" in Solidworks. However, thePrimary Value option was not active anymore for a 3D model! If I get done with the assembly process, I should send the model forprototyping! THANX for your help! Quote
nestly Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 In many cases, you can simply CTRL+Click on a solid face and use the grip to resize a solid. Quote
KennyJ Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Do you have any text overrides on your dimensions? If you have a text override on the dimension the text will always say whats in the override box and not the actual dimension. Maybe that's why when you change the model the dimension still has the same value. Quote
User2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Author Posted June 24, 2012 Unfortunately, none of this has worked for my case! I also tried it in Solidworks (See the attachment, it's a simple example to illustrate it better); however "Smart Dimension" was not able to modify a 3D model dimensions as well! 7 Assembly.SLDPRT Quote
JD Mather Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Notice that your dimension is in parenthesis. This means it is a driven dimension, not a driving dimension. Edit Boss Extrude1. What does it show? Edit Cut Extrude1. What does it show? (you edit by right clicking on the node or double click) Quote
User2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks for your reply. It has worked for those files that originally were created in solidworks. How about a 3D model created in CAD (see attachment). When I open it in Solidworks, I just have an "Imported" option that is not editable! Bearing Plate.SLDPRT Bearing Plate.dwg Quote
JD Mather Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 ... When I open it in Solidworks, I just have an "Imported" option that is not editable! Run Feature Recognition to build a sketch/feature tree. Right click on Imported in the browser. You will have to add the dimensions to the sketches. Then they can be edited as needed. Quote
User2012 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Posted June 25, 2012 Thanks! It worked well in Solidworks 2012. Quote
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