How To Dimension A Spline In Solidworks Drawing

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Dimensioning to Spline Handles

Use Smart Dimension (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) to dimension to spline handles.

Example of spline handles:

You can add together dimensions for:

Dimensioning to spline handles allows:

Setting either value in the graphics area rather than the PropertyManager.
Controlling tangent weighting and direction in Design Tables.

To dimension to spline handles:

In Edit Sketch mode, in the Spline PropertyManager under Parameters, select Tangent driving.
Click Smart Dimension (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or Tools > Dimensions > Smart .
Select the spline to display the handles.

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