Axis for symmetrical parts

[BrankoD]

When I make symmetrical parts with symmetry constraint in part sketcher, is it possible to automatically represent symmetry plane from part sketcher as a axis in drawing? Thanks in advance!

 

[SRINIVASANIYER1]

Not automatic.


If you have a hole in the center, you can get the axis. Else, you can only have a draft line.


This is so because, if you have a symmetric part without a hole, the axis is IMAGINARY and does not exist.

 

[BrankoD]

Axis is always imaginary That is my practice, I create hole ih the middle and show axis in drawing and then I supress hole in the model. Other method is to create axis in model. I hope guys from PTC will make option to represent symmetry plane as a axis in drawing.

 

[SRINIVASANIYER1]

Axis is always imaginary

Certainly not when you have a hole.

 

[dr_gallup]

My template parts have 3 planes and an axis. That way, if it has any form of symmetry just align the sketch(s) to the axis & your set. If the part doesn't need the axis it is easy to delete it. Fully 80% of my parts have revolved features that need the axis.

 

[Tizemanx]

You don't have to have a hole in the model to create an axis.


You can create an axis at the intersection of two datum planes.