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DimXpert Location Dimension Options

Set Location Dimension options to define the tolerance type and values to apply to newly created linear and angular dimensions defined between two features. These options apply to dimensions created with the Location Dimension and Auto Dimension Scheme tools.

These options do not affect pre-existing features, dimensions, or tolerances.
Distance
Angle

Tolerance Type Options

Symmetric Value is interpreted as plus and minus
Bilateral Values are added or subtracted from the feature's nominal size
Block Number of decimal places
General  
Block or General appears based on whether you select Block Tolerance or General Tolerance for the DimXpert Method. See Tools > Options > Document Properties > DimXpert .

Inclined Plane Dimension Scheme

Locate planes with angle dimensions. The Auto Dimension Scheme tool applies angle dimensions to planes at an angle to a datum or reference plane.
Inclined Plane Dimension Scheme Example
Linear
inclined_plane_dim_scheme_linear_angle.png Linear and angle


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