Modifying a Datum Feature

You can modify a datum feature by editing it.

Before you begin: Open a drawing representation.

Create a datum feature with a value of A.

Related Topics
Creating a Datum Feature
Working with Tolerances

  1. Double-click the datum feature you want to modify.

    A dialog box appears with the value initialized to the datum feature.

  2. In the dialog box, modify the datum feature value. For example, enter B instead of A.

  3. Click or click in empty space to validate the inputs provided in the dialog box and complete the command.

    The datum feature is modified.

  4. Optionally, drag the datum feature to move it.



    Important: Note that depending on the type of element to which the datum feature is attached, you may not be able to move the datum feature as wanted. For example, if the datum feature is attached to a dimension line, you will only be able to move the datum feature along the dimension line direction.