Reflect and refer to other dimensional values in sketch dimensions

This section explains how to apply or reference other dimension values to dimensions (SmartDimensions) created in a 3D sketch.

This feature is especially useful when creating shapes that change in a regular pattern.

This function cannot be applied to cross-sectional shapes from the Standard Catalog.

Additionally, if the referenced cross-sectional shape is converted into a solid (e.g., using Extrude), the reference will no longer be valid.

Please refer to the video below.

IC-135

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