Holes references to holes problem

[4wheels]

I have created a part, which is just a cube


then put into this a protrusion cut, of 6 holes on a pcd


then put another cut of 6 holes on, referencing the axis of the first cut, so that the holes should stay in line with the first set (to create c-bore holes basically)


i have also tried using the edge of the holes as the reference.


problem is when i change the distance from the edge of the cube to the first set of holes, the second set does not follow when i regen.


i would expect it to follow, as they are referenced together!


at least it did on pro e 2000i, now im using wf2.


any ideas!!?

 

[robertib]

This may be a stupid question, but have you made the first hole of the second set coaxial with the axis of the first hole of the first set?


I've succeded in using references a bit more complicated than the one you are trying (holes in 1 face referenced to holes on a perpendicaular face) & it works in wf2, so the problem seems to be in the way you have referenced the holes together.

 

[4wheels]

they are a set of holes in a cut, done in the sketcher,


and then the same for the second set, on top of the first set.


i have a feeling its cos the part was made in 2000i and im editing it in wf and its all getting confused!!??

 

[robertib]

if you go to sketcher (second set of holes), you can go to sketch -> references & select the axis of the first set of holes, and use them as the centres of your second hole set.


A better (more long term) solution would be to remodel the holes as sketched holes (or through counterbored holes)using the hole tool - it will take more time up front to convert, but it will be more stable for future changes.