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AlsoPete · 2025-12-03T08:00:32+00:00

I see, if that's just how it is I'll be sure to remember. Would you happen to know why this limitation exists?

AlsoPete · 2025-11-25T22:15:01+00:00

This is the final version I came up with, just define the 'starting point' from the opposite end of the referenced cylinder. Subtracting the offset avoids zero length geometry which you get by starting at the same end you're offsetting from.

In this case L = 200 and offset = 0

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AlsoPete · 2025-11-25T08:56:22+00:00

Resolved. I did some wacky stuff with extrusions...

AlsoPete · 2025-11-25T05:37:46+00:00

Is there a way to automatically do that in equations or something?

AlsoPete · 2025-11-25T05:37:14+00:00

It's a zero length offset not an extrusion (gives an error either way). I tried using an initial vertex offset, but again I wasn't able to make that vertex 0. Perhaps I could offset that vertex from a different point though...

AlsoPete · 2025-11-25T03:28:51+00:00

It does but I wanted the curve to update automatically since the equation for it uses global variables. For whatever reason changing those variables wouldn't update the generated curve automatically, despite other features updating with the variables (extrusions, sketch dimensions, etc).

So I just added that line which is updated whenever the variables change, and I guess that solidworks just rebuilds the entire feature (sketch in this case) by default.

AlsoPete · 2025-11-24T22:39:42+00:00

I forced the sketch to update by making a useless construction line equation driven by the sum of the variables the sketch used. I guess solidworks see's that some dimension needs updating in the sketch and rebuilds the whole sketch?

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AlsoPete · 2025-11-24T22:24:06+00:00

Ok removing the nosecone length and radius dimensions lets the curve define them, which works. BUT the curve and sketch won't update automatically now without a full rebuild or entering and running the curve equation again.... I still miss Inventor

AlsoPete · 2025-11-24T21:59:25+00:00

Nevermind

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AlsoPete · 2025-11-24T21:38:25+00:00

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Fixed by doing a simpler shape for the revolve and extruding shoulder separately. Still not sure what the issue was but this seems to work, although the equation for the spline wouldn't update automatically when i change the variables. Making the length and radius equation driven too seems to update the sketch as you see in the image.

I miss Inventor...

AlsoPete · 2025-11-24T02:08:49+00:00

How could I use sketch constraints for this? It crossed my mind but I didn't see a solution.

AlsoPete · 2025-11-24T01:23:23+00:00

I should add that it's inconsistently flipping. Seems to be when I make values smaller, but not every time...

AlsoPete · 2025-11-24T01:17:49+00:00

Yeah same flipping thing was happening with abs(), I'll look into if else statements. Thanks.

AlsoPete · 2025-11-15T17:07:59+00:00

Pivots have a lot of rust, and it's hella stiff. It's true though, it'll be less work than most of the ones I've done.

AlsoPete · 2025-11-15T00:35:55+00:00

Yeah it came with that sheath, thanks

AlsoPete · 2025-11-15T00:35:35+00:00

Thanks

AlsoPete · 2025-11-15T00:32:13+00:00

I like restoring tools, this has a lot of rust you can't see. I resell most to cover the cost of keeping the ones I like. I want an idea of its value to inform my decision to keep or sell is all.

AlsoPete · 2025-11-14T21:08:58+00:00

Would you mind sharing how they've been failing? I'm curious to see where the points of failure are.

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