DimXpert Chain Dimension Options
The Chain Dimension options define:
- The type of dimension scheme to apply to pattern and pocket features
- The tolerance type and values applied to chain dimension schemes
These options apply to dimensions created with the Auto Dimension Scheme tool when you set the Tolerance type to Plus and Minus.
These options do not affect pre-existing features, dimensions, or tolerances.
Hole/slot/notch pattern tolerance
Sets the tolerance type and values used when creating chain dimension schemes.
| Pattern location
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Sets the tolerance type and value used for the features locating the pattern from the origin features. For two features, note how the feature nearest the origin is used to locate the pattern.
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Symmetric
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Value is interpreted as plus and minus
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Bilateral
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Values are added or subtracted from the feature's nominal size
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Block
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Number of decimal places
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General
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| Two features
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| Distance between features
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Sets the tolerance type and value used for the dimensions applied between the features in the pattern.
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Symmetric
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Value is interpreted as plus and minus
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Bilateral
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Values are added or subtracted from the feature's nominal size
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Block
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Number of decimal places
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General
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Examples
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Block or General appears based on whether you select Block Tolerance or General Tolerance for the DimXpert Method. See