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Dimension PropertyManager

Allows you to dimension a drawing with smart or DimXpert dimensioning.

Dimension Assist Tools

Smart dimensioning . Lets you create dimensions with the Smart Dimension tool.

DimXpert . Lets you apply dimensions to fully define manufacturing features (patterns, slots, pockets, fillets, etc.) and locating dimensions.

Style

Pattern Scheme

Applies the selected dimensioning scheme to patterns.

Polar dimensioning . Creates a scheme consisting of a callout and sometimes an angular locating dimension. The dimensions created are diametric, radii, and angular.

Linear dimensioning . Creates linear dimensions for a pattern.

Instance counts for polar and linear dimensions are supported for patterns created in the SolidWorks software only.

Dimensioning Scheme

Applies the selected dimensioning scheme, Baseline or Chain , to manufacturing features and locating dimensions.

Datum

By Vertex/hole center. Measures the manufacturing features and the locating dimensions from the entity you select in the graphics area. The vertex can be a true vertex or the centerpoint of a circle.

By Selection. Measures the manufacturing features and the locating dimensions from the X and Y edges you select by creating a virtual sharp. You can drag the origin to rotate it, or set a Rotation angle. If the X and Y edges intersect, you must use the By Vertex option.

Layer

In drawings with named layers, select a layer.



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