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Geometric Tolerance PropertyManager

Specify the following properties when you create a geometric tolerance symbol.

You define the symbol in the Geometric Tolerance Properties dialog box.

To set geometric tolerance properties, do one of the following:

  • For parts, click Geometric Tolerance (DimXpert toolbar) or Tools > DimXpert > Geometric Tolerance.
  • For drawings, click Geometric Tolerance Tool_Geometric_Tolerance_Annotation.gif (Annotation toolbar) or Insert > Annotations > Geometric Tolerance.

Style

Define style. For details, see Style.

Leader

Displays the available leader types for the geometric tolerance symbol.

Text

The geometric tolerance symbol appears automatically in the center text box, represented by <Gtol>. Place the pointer anywhere in the text box to insert text. Click More to access the Symbol Library.

Leader/Frame Style

Use document display
  • Select to use the style and thickness configured in Document Properties > Geometric Tolerances.
  • Clear to set style tools_options_frameleaderstyle.gif or thickness line_thickness.png.

Angle

Enter an angle PM_angle.gif.

Set Horizontal Sets the angle to 0 degrees.
PM_GTOL_Set_Vertical.gif Set Vertical Sets the angle to 90 degrees.

Format

Allows you to use the default font. Clear Use document font and click Font to choose font styles and sizes.

Layer PM_Layer.gif

Applies the geometric tolerance symbol to the specified drawing layer.



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