Find dimension and it's symbolic name in Assembly mode?

[KevinB]

I'm trying to look for the symbolic name of this distance.

I need to find the symbolic name because I will be using it in Pro/Program.

As you can see, I used an extended axis to find the distance between those two points. If this method of finding out the dimension is wrong, then please inform me.

Otherwise, how do I find the symbolic name for that distance in Assembly mode?

I've tried using the sketch mode, but that did not go well with Pro/Program as nothing changed when I inserted a specific value.

And the book I am following refers to a "skeleton curve", any ideas?

Any help is appreciated!

Thank you!

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[twinwood-2]

Hello Kevin,

It is difficult to say without seeing the assembly myself but if the book refers to a "skeleton curve" I imagine that

the position of those holes is driven by a skeleton further up the model tree.

A "skeleton" is essentially a model built up of sketches and datums to act as a framework on which you can build your parts/assemblies.

If you can find the skeleton model in the model tree (the icon, or 'glyph' next to it should look like a transparent cube) you should be able to select the sketch feature, right-click and edit to show all the dimenions, then go to the command search and type switch dimenions to see the symbolic name of the dimenions.

I know this may be of no help but best of luck.

Cheers