I am relatively new and trying to create a socket weld pipe tee, eventually with multiple configurations. The hole dimensions associated with each branch are identical so I assume I should be able to define them only once. For 2 opposing ends, mirroring or patterning works well. I tried a 3 entity circular pattern to make things really easy but the branch cuts don't work properly (also the branch length may not always be the same is 1/2 the run length).
Therefore I was going to add a sketch at the end of the branch leg and extrude back to the "run" piece. Can I link my circular dimensions on my branch profile sketch to my dimensions on my original "run" profile sketch? I seem only to be able to select dimensions within the sketch to link to.
Is there a better way to tackle this basic problem? Included is the part with the "run" extruded and the branch sketch started.
Thanks,
Marty
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