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About Using Reference Dimensions in Relations
Reference dimensions should not be used in relations that define driving dimensions. This could create circular dependencies and unreliable values of the driving dimensions. This applies to relations at all levels, Sketcher, Part, and Assembly, and to reference dimensions created in either a sketch or a model.
Reference dimensions might indirectly define driving dimensions if they drive parameters, and in turn these parameters define driving dimensions. This could also create circular dependencies.