DmDistance3d

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Applies a distance constraint between two subentities of a solid or of different solids.

Accessing the Command

command bar: dmdistance3d

menu bar: Parametric | 3D Constraints | Distance

toolbar: 3D Constraints |

Quad: Constraints |

: dmDistance3d

Select a first entity or specify [measurement Mode]: (Select the first edge, face or surface or choose a measurement mode.)

Press the TAB key to select obscured geometry.

Enter distance value <xxx.xx>: (Type the desired distance.)

Command Options

Option

Description

Measurement Mode

Allows to specify how the distance must be measured between cylindrical and spherical faces.

The default measurement mode is Axis.

Prompts you:

Specify measurement mode [Axis/Central point/Boundary] <Axis>:

Choose a measurement.

Prompts you:

Select a second entity or specify [measurement Mode]:

Select the second edge, face or surface or choose a measurement mode for the second entity.

Prompts you:

Enter distance value <xxx.xx>: (Type the desired distance.)

Related Commands

BmBrowser - displays the Mechanical Browser

DmConstraint3D - applies geometric relationships and dimensional constraints between subentities (faces, surfaces, edges, ...) of 3D entities.

DmUpdate - Forces 3d constraints to update.

DmCoincident3d - applies a coincident constraint between two edges, two faces or an edge and a face of two different solids.

DmConcentric3d - applies a concentric constraint between two cylindrical, spherical or conical surfaces.

DmFix3d - Applies a fixed constraint to a solid or to an edge or a face of a solid.

DmParallel3d - applies a parallel constraint between two faces of a solid or of different solids.

DmPerpendicular3d - applies a perpendicular constraint between two faces of a solid or of different solids.

DmRigidSet3d - Allows to define a set of entities or subentities as a rigid body.

DmTangent3d - applies a tangent constraint between a face and a curved surface of different solids.

DmAngle3d - applies an angle constraint between two faces of a solid or of different solids.

DmRadius3d - applies a radius constraint to cylindrical surfaces or circular edges.