The first step in creating a TolAnalyst study is to specify the measurement as a linear dimension between two DimXpert features.
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This measurement is the overall length of the three-part assembly.
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This measurement is the gap between a hole and a shaft. |
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You can define measurements between any of the following DimXpert features. When the selected features are a combination of plane, line, or axis types, they must be parallel to one another. Surface types require that you use an exact point.
- Point types: Sphere, Intersect Point
- Axis types: Boss, Cone, Cylinder, Simple Hole, Counterbore Hole, Countersink Hole, Slot
- Line types: Intersect Line
- Plane types: Notch, Plane, Width
- Surface types: Surface
To define a measurement:
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Select faces of two features for Measure From and Measure To to establish the measurement.
A linear dimension appears in the graphics area.
- Click to place the dimension.
The Message box turns from yellow to green, indicating the measurement is defined.
- Select the PropertyManager options as necessary.
- Click .