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.

PM_Leader.gif Leader  
leader_jog.png Button Multi-jog Leader  
PM_note_NoLeader.gif No Leader  
pm_leader_auto.gif Auto Leader  
leader_straight.png Button Straight Leader  
pm_leader_bent.gif Bent Leader  
Perpendicular Leader  
leader_left.png Button Leader Left  
leader_right.png Button Leader Right  
leader_auto_lr.png Button Leader Nearest  
All Around  

All Around This Side  
All Over  

All Over This Side  
  Arrow Style

Select an arrowhead style.

Smart arrowhead PM_Arrow_Smart_Note.gif

Applies the appropriate arrowhead depending on the detailing standard.

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.