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GB Drafting Standard

Additional requirements of the GB drafting standard are supported.

In Tools > Options > Document Properties > Dimensions:
  • Arrow length increased from 3.3mm to 4.08mm.
  • Arrows changed from hollow to solid.
  • Extension line:
    • Gap changed from 1mm to 0mm.
    • Beyond dimension line changed from 1mm to 2mm.

In Tools > Options > Document Properties > Dimensions > Chamfer, a new Text position option, Horizontal Text, along the model line extension, puts the chamfer dimension in line with the model edge.



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