Symbolic line dimensions

[Jit]

Hi All

I have created a family type which has a few symbolic lines. When I bring them into a project, I cant dimension to them. I have made them strong reference.

Any thoughts ?

[JamesVan]

You should have no problem doing this, even if the symbolic lines are set as Weak References. Can you post the RFA file here for examination?

[Jit]

here it is

[shaunv68276]

Jit I've gone thru' this with a fine tooth comb. It seems there is a problem with the family template. If I erase the geometery I can then dim to the lines. as soon as I put any geomtery back it overides any line or reference. I will play around with it further and let you know if I get something right. :?: :?: :?:

[shaunv68276]

Jit I have just re-done the family in a Speciality Equipment template, and it works. Seems something is up with the generic model template

[Jit]

Thanks

I too have spent a bit of time on this and it looks like the cutting plane in the template is set to 4000. If I increase the cutting plane to 4000, then I can dimension the symbolic lines, but you cant do that forever

[Phil Palmer]

We have come accross similar situations where we cannot dimension to certain geometry in a 'Generic Family' also - Its a Pain

[jbalding48677]

We have come accross similar situations where we cannot dimension to certain geometry in a 'Generic Family' also - Its a Pain

Ditto - The generic template has issues with this sort of thing. We have been known to use the structural template.

[Scott Hopkins]

Ahhhhhgggggg! I hate the Generic Template! :banghead:
Unfortunately for some things it is a necessary evil.