2D Feature on 3D CAD File

Hello!
Running PC-DMIS 2018R2
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I have a 3D CAD file (STEP) that I need to get a corner radius from. The way it's drawn, PC-DMIS wants to draw a circle in Y, along a neckdown, whereas I need a circle in Z, where the neckdown meets a land.
I am unable to "point and click" for this; it wouldn't be an issue, as I could probably math everything out, but PC-DMIS crashes every time I try to use a Vision circle (for whatever reason) but works if a create a 2D Profile, a Feature Set, and construct a circle from that.

I'm trying to make sure my nominals for the scan are correct, and PC-DMIS won't just snap to that feature.
Any suggestions?

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NeilRyan over 5 years ago

Since Pcdmis 2014.1 Pcdmis has had the ability of sectioning a 3D Cad Model to create a 2D section. This was primarily introduced to help users who were measuring turned parts with 2D features but were only supplied with 3D surface models.

Cad and Graphic Setup Dialog
•Open Clip Plane Dialog
•Enable Clip Plane
•Position as required
•Click Apply
•Click Create Section Cut Curves
•Disable Clip Plane
•Click OK

• Open Cad Assembly Dialog
•Select new level
•Click OK

•Create Auto Features as required on the 2D section cut
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InspectorJester over 5 years ago in reply to NeilRyan

I will look into it. I was under the impression Clip Planes were used to make it easier to check internal features; it would make sense I could use it elsewhere as well
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InspectorJester over 5 years ago in reply to NeilRyan

I will look into it. I was under the impression Clip Planes were used to make it easier to check internal features; it would make sense I could use it elsewhere as well
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