Datum and Feature Identifier Settings Dialog Box

You can use this dialog box to specify the default settings of the datum and feature identifier symbols for the current drafting standard.

To open the Datum and Feature Identifier Settings Dialog Box:

Do one of the following:

  • On the ribbon, select Mechanical Annotate > Symbols > Datum Identifier > Edit.
  • On the menu, click Mechanical Annotate > Symbols > Datum Identifier > Edit.
  • Type AM_DatumIdentifierEdit.

Leader

Arrowhead Specifies the default leader arrowhead type for primary and secondary leaders of feature control frame symbols.
Size Specifies the default size of the arrowhead.
Surface arrowhead Specifies the arrowhead to use for surface indicator leaders.

This option is visible only for the standards that allow surface indicator leaders.

This option is available for ISO standard and other drafting standards that allow surface indicator leaders.
Size Specifies the default size of the surface arrowhead.
Far side LineStyle Specifies the linetype to use for surface indicator lines that point to hidden surfaces.
Surface arrowhead, Size, and Far side LineStyle are available for ISO standard and other drafting standards that allow surface indicator leaders.
LineColor Specifies the default leader color for datum identifier symbols.

Text. Specifies the default text height and color for datum identifier symbols.

Restore Defaults. Restores all values to the drafting standard.