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Step 4Dimension Rectangle
Dimension the Rectangle to be 1 ½" on both Vertical and Horizontal sides.
We could use an equal constraint to force the vertical dimension equal to the horizontal dimension, but by dimensioning both sides we can create a leg that is not square. And we provide both a Width and Thick dimension that will populate the Bill of Material.
Select the Dimension Tool.
Dimension one Vertical Side by hovering over the line until it highlights, picking the line, moving off the line and selecting a point to locate the dimension..
Select the ... Edit Equation button to the right of the value in the Dimension Control entry box to enter the Equation Editor. This will allow labeling the Parameter name as well as entering a value for the parameter.
Select the Modify button to modify the current parameter.
Enter Thick for the Parameter Name, as we like to label the dimension along the Z axis as thickness then possible.
Tab to the Equation field and enter the value of 1 ½.
Tab off the Equation field to complete the field entry. It is prudent to tab off a field after any entry to finalize data entry. In some cases the OK or APPLY button will not highlight until the current entry is finalized with a TAB, and this is a good habit to get into.
Select the OK button to complete the modify operation and return to the Equation Editor Window.
Make sure the current parameter is still highlighted and select the OK button for the Equation Editor to return to the graphics area, and the Dimension Control box.
HINT: If any other parameter is highlighted when exiting the Equation Editor, after entering via a value edit dialog box, the highlighted parameter will be substituted for the value of the current parameter. This is a feature that allows you to quickly specify a value for a parameter using an existing parameter. If you want to modify multiple parameters, it is better to enter by the Equation Editor f(x) icon.
Press ENTER to accept the value for the dimension, and close the Dimension Control box. The figure will resize based on your dimension value.
Do the same with a Horizontal line, and Label this Dimension Width, with an Equation value of 1 ½.
Orient to Isometric so that the drawing area will clearly show the direction of extrusion for the flat portion at the top of the shaker leg.
We could use an equal constraint to force the vertical dimension equal to the horizontal dimension, but by dimensioning both sides we can create a leg that is not square. And we provide both a Width and Thick dimension that will populate the Bill of Material.
Select the Dimension Tool.
Dimension one Vertical Side by hovering over the line until it highlights, picking the line, moving off the line and selecting a point to locate the dimension..
Select the ... Edit Equation button to the right of the value in the Dimension Control entry box to enter the Equation Editor. This will allow labeling the Parameter name as well as entering a value for the parameter.
Select the Modify button to modify the current parameter.
Enter Thick for the Parameter Name, as we like to label the dimension along the Z axis as thickness then possible.
Tab to the Equation field and enter the value of 1 ½.
Tab off the Equation field to complete the field entry. It is prudent to tab off a field after any entry to finalize data entry. In some cases the OK or APPLY button will not highlight until the current entry is finalized with a TAB, and this is a good habit to get into.
Select the OK button to complete the modify operation and return to the Equation Editor Window.
Make sure the current parameter is still highlighted and select the OK button for the Equation Editor to return to the graphics area, and the Dimension Control box.
HINT: If any other parameter is highlighted when exiting the Equation Editor, after entering via a value edit dialog box, the highlighted parameter will be substituted for the value of the current parameter. This is a feature that allows you to quickly specify a value for a parameter using an existing parameter. If you want to modify multiple parameters, it is better to enter by the Equation Editor f(x) icon.
Press ENTER to accept the value for the dimension, and close the Dimension Control box. The figure will resize based on your dimension value.
Do the same with a Horizontal line, and Label this Dimension Width, with an Equation value of 1 ½.
Orient to Isometric so that the drawing area will clearly show the direction of extrusion for the flat portion at the top of the shaker leg.
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