Datum Feature PropertyManager

The PropertyManager controls properties of datum feature symbols.

To insert datums, do one of the following:

  • For parts, click Datum (DimXpert toolbar) or Tools > DimXpert > Datum.
  • For drawings, click Datum Feature Tool_Datum_Feature_Annotation.gif (Annotation toolbar) or Insert > Annotations > Datum Feature Symbol.

Style

Define style. For details, see Style.

Label Settings

Label PM_Datum_Feature_Label.gif. The text appears in the datum feature box.

Leader

Use document style. The document style follows the settings specified in Document Properties > Datums. Clear to select a different style of box and attachment. Each style of box has a different set of attachment styles.

PM_Datum_Feature_Square.gif Square: PM_Datum_Feature_Round.gif Round (GB): Example of Round style:
No Leader PM_Datum_Feature_Perpendicular.gif Perpendicular datum_feature_symbol_round.gif
PM_datum_feature_leader_ON.gif Leader PM_Datum_Feature_Vertical.gif Vertical  
PM_Datum_Feature_Filled.gif Filled Triangle PM_Datum_Feature_Horizontal.gif Horizontal
PM_Datum_Feature_FilledShoulder.gif Filled Triangle With Shoulder    
PM_Datum_Feature_Empty.gif Empty Triangle    
PM_Datum_Feature_EmptyShoulder.gif Empty Triangle With Shoulder    
leader_left.png Button Leader Left    
pm_leader_right.gif Leader Right    
PM_LEADER_NEAREST.gif Leader Nearest    

The Shoulder options add a bend to the symbol. The shoulder bend is always horizontal or vertical based on the attachment edge. If you add the symbol to a circular edge, the Shoulder options are automatically selected.

datum_with_shoulder.gif
datum_with_shoulder2.gif
datum_empty_triangle.gif

You can use leaders for datum feature symbols that you apply to planar surfaces.

datum-feature-sym-leader.gif datum-feature-sym-no-leader.gif
Leader No Leader

Text

Place the pointer in the text area. Click More to access the Symbol Library.

Leader/Frame Style

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

Layer PM_Layer.gif

In drawings with named layers, select a layer.