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[drmacro]

Then I simply do not not understand you question. If you convert the holes to geometry rather than reference geometry (and get rid of the 0mm dimensional constraints), it works as expected.

Thanks... I didn't realize I had not toggled back from construction geometry. (see my other response in the thread)

Craig

Yes, well, not having geometry is definitely an issue.

But, be aware using 0mm dimensional constraints is not a good practice. In fact, it will most likely bite when you least expect.

[csetera]

Yes, well, not having geometry is definitely an issue.

But, be aware using 0mm dimensional constraints is not a good practice. In fact, it will most likely bite when you least expect.

I'm assuming you are referring to the places I connected the rectangles to the construction lines? Out of interest, how might that bite me and what is the proper way to accomplish the same thing?

Thanks again,
Craig

[drmacro]

I'm assuming you are referring to the places I connected the rectangles to the construction lines? Out of interest, how might that bite me and what is the proper way to accomplish the same thing?

Thanks again,
Craig

Constrain one vertex to the construction line with constrain point onto object,

You should always favour geometric constraints over dimensional constraints. This is because geometrical constraints are less compute intensive.

A 0mm dimensional constraint, won't necessarily maintain horizontal/vertical of the dimensioned edge when the solver solves. This is likely to cause, unexpected results.

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