DimensionsYou can create a dimension and then change its properties.
Dimensions PropertiesIf you right-click the dimension before creation, a contextual menu lets you modify the dimension type and value orientation as well as add funnels. Using this contextual menu, you can also access the Value Tab once the dimension is created. Dimension Symbol ManipulatorsYou can change a dimension symbol manipulator directly from the symbol itself without using the Properties dialog box. For this:
AssociativityIf one parent element of the dimension is deleted or deactivated, as soon as you update the drawing, the dimension turns to the color defined for Dimensions for which last update failed in Tools > Options > Mechanical > Drafting, Display tab (provided the Activate elements' analysis check box is selected). Driving DimensionsYou can create dimensions that will, by default, drive the geometry. For this:
For more information, refer to Creating Driving Dimensions. True Length DimensionsTrue Length dimensions can be created using the True Length Dimensions command in the Tools Palette, or using the contextual menu. Before creating true dimensions, make sure that you have not selected the Only create non-associative dimensions option in Tools > Options > Mechanical > Drafting, Dimension tab, Associativity on 3D button, Dimensions associativity on 3D dialog box. In order to work, this functionality must be applied to an associative dimension.
Half-DimensionsYou can create half dimensions. For this, right-click the created dimension and select Half-dimension. For more information, refer to Creating Half-Dimensions. Extension Line AnchorAs you create a dimension between two elements, one of these elements being a circle, you can select the extension line anchor. To do this, you can:
You will thus position the extension line:
Note: If you selected the Dimension following the cursor (CTRL toggles) check box in Tools > Options > Mechanical > Drafting > Dimension tab, then, to move the extension line anchor, you must press the Ctrl key before selecting the yellow symbol (to switch the option temporarily). |