tlehnhaeuser Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I am trying to better understand the Datum features ( Points, Planes, Axis Coordinate system) in Structure Part Mode. I search YouTube but cant find anything. If anyone has examples their willing to share, Its appreciated. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlehnhaeuser Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Also, not sure what Shape Relations are and the Help button doesn't work. t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cary OConnor Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 What specifically are you looking for? The use of Datum's is for a reference or construction. It has many different use cases for each. They are standard practice for traditional parametric CAD so there might not be a simple video explaining a basic case for it. I had an example in a ring type model where all the parts are based off a central location and parametrically change about that location so the datums came in handy solving the case. I've used the points and planes for loft examples as well when they had to parameters changing in many different variables. It can be done without them, but in some cases, they make it a bit easier if it is well defined (that is a big factor of course). The shape relations will show feature related (or referenced) to the selected plane. Best Regards, Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlehnhaeuser Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Thanks Cary I've been out of parametric CAD for so long I need to refresh myself with this. If there are any videos laying around, I wouldn't mind see them. t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronKevin Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 There's this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlehnhaeuser Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 tx kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.