See Full-Size ImagePath: Insert Constraint Constraint Creation Constraint
Located in a fly-out on the Constraint toolbar.
Use this to …
• Create dimensions between elements.
Key Points
• Double-click the icon to use the same command continuously.
Prerequisites
• You should be in the Sketcher workbench.
Process: Creating a Dimensional Constraint on a Single Element
1. Select Insert Constraint Constraint Creation Constraint.
2. In the Graphics window, pick the element to dimension.
3. Click in the Graphics window to place the dimension.
Process: Creating a Radius Dimensional Constraint
1. Select Insert Constraint Constraint Creation Constraint.
2. In the Graphics window, pick an arc.
3. Click the location in the Graphics window to place the dimension.
Process: Creating a Diameter Dimensional Constraint
1. Select Insert Constraint Constraint Creation Constraint.
2. In the Graphics window, pick an arc.
3. Right-click and select Diameter from the pop-up menu.
See Full-Size Image4. Click in the Graphics window to place the dimension.
Process: Creating Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions on a Single Element
1. Select Insert Constraint Constraint Creation Constraint.
2. In the Graphics window, pick the element.
3. Right-click to display the pop-up menu.
4. Select Horizontal Measure Direction Or Vertical Measure Direction from the pop-up menu.
See Full-Size Image5. Click the location in the Graphics window to place the dimension.
Process: Creating a Dimensional Constraint Between Elements
1. Select Insert Constraint Constraint Creation Constraint.
2. In the Graphics window, pick the first element.
3. Pick the second element.
4. Click the location in the Graphics window to place the dimension.
Process: Creating an Angular Dimension
1. Select Insert Constraint Constraint Creation Constraint.
2. In the Graphics window, pick the first linear element.
3. Pick the second linear element.
4. Click the location in the Graphics window to place the dimension. Where you pick will influence which angular quadrant the dimension creates.
Options
Constraints
Lets you create dimensional constraints on sketch geometry. The objects you pick determine which type of dimension can be created.
Tips
• When you pick an arc, CATIA automatically creates a radius dimension. When you pick a circle, CATIA creates a diameter dimension. To swap between radius and diameter, right-click and select Radius or Diameter from the pop-up menu.