"Mike" <pinbuoy@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> On Feb 12, 6:38 am, Mike <pinb...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> I'm using WF2 bM270
>>
>> I created a coaxial hole in an assy.
>> Then Pro/E let's me create an axis pattern.
>> Even though Pro let's me create an axis pattern this "new way"...
>> (without starting angle)
>> do I still need to do it the old way (with starting angle) to get the
>> radial pattern axis circle in my dwg?
>>
>> Mr Janes,
>>
>> If you would kindly respond to this inquiry without the use of said
>> sledgehammer for the umpteenth time, it would be graciously
>> appreciated.
>
> OK I didn't feel like waiting to see if it was possible for it to work
> with my hole pattern modeled that way.
> I changed it so it was modeled the traditional way and it works.
>
> My complaint: if Pro let's me create a radial pattern, then radial
> axis pattern circle should work.
> Yeah I know, that makes too much sense, but then again, this IS Pro/E
> we're talking about here.
>
> Mike
The trick, I think, is to create a radial/diametral hole first, not a
coaxial hole. It's expecting an axis and a plane as references, in either
order, but, when picking the second reference, be sure to hold down the
CTRL
key. The axis becomes the radial/diametral reference; the plane the
angular
reference. No need to create a moveable datum. When you do the axis
pattern,
pick the angular value, etc. You should then get the radial/diametral axis
to show up with the dimension attached to it with the Show/Erase dialog
but
sometimes it doesn't like to show. The only other thing you need is to
make
sure the detail option radial_pattern_axis_circle is set to yes. Then, if
all else fails, do 'Show All'.
Sorry, I (and my sledge hammer) missed the other 26,495 times but hope we
passed muster this time as you're obviously frustrated and pissed at Pro/E
(a not uncommon occurrence). I guess I've cussed out Pro a couple times
myself.
David Janes
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