Surface Finish Symbols Dialog Box
Use the Surface Finish Symbol dialog box to configure the surface finish symbols from the drawings.
The dialog box contains the following tabs:
You can configure requirements for surface finish to meet specifications and use of surface finish symbols on technical drawings.
As you configure the properties, the surface finish symbol on the drawing area changes in real time.
Symbol Tab
Lets you configure the surface texture requirements to display in a surface finish symbol.
The set of available options varies according to the drafting standard.
Options
Lets you specify the symbol type.
Requirements
This part of the dialog box pictorially displays options for specifying different surface finish parameters. Editing fields location in relation with the symbol shows the proper location for each parameter.
It is possible to place additional information around the root symbol, which varies according to the drafting standard.
When you move the mouse cursor over an editing field, a tooltip describes what information should you specify in that field.
Insert symbol
Lets you insert a special character from the list in any of the editing fields, at the current cursor position.
C parameter specifies the machining method.
- C Process note 1. Specifies the process requirements for the surface.
- C' Process note 2. Specifies the process requirements for the surface.
A parameter specifies passband or sampling length and surface texture parameter symbol and value. The options in the drop-down lists differ. You can add new options, modify or remove existing one. See Settings.
- A First requirement. Specifies the first requirement for the surface.
- A' Second requirement. Specifies the second requirement for the surface.
B Third requirement. Specifies the third and subsequent parameters when multiple parameters are required.
D parameter indicates the primary direction of the surface pattern.
Option |
Description |
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Parallel |
Indicates that the surface pattern is parallel to the line that represents the surface to which the symbol is applied. |
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Perpendicular |
Indicates that the surface pattern is perpendicular to the line that represents the surface to which the symbol is applied. |
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Angular |
Indicates that the surface pattern is angular in both directions to the line that represents the surface to which the symbol is applied. |
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Multidirectional |
Multidirectional or random pattern. |
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Circular |
Indicates that the surface pattern is approximately circular relative to the center of the surface to which the symbol is applied. |
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Radial |
Approximately radial relative to the center of the surface to which the symbol is applied. |
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Place as majority symbol |
Indicates that the surface pattern is particulate, nondirectional, or protuberant. |
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No Lay Symbol |
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All around
Note: This option is available for ISO standard and other drafting standards that allow surface indicator leaders.
Adds the allaround sign to the symbol.

E Machine allowance. Indicates a minimum material removal requirement in millimeters. Sets the amount of material removed.
Clear
Clears all the data and restores the default values.
Settings
Displays the Surface Texture Settings dialog box where you can configure the leader display and the text format.
Leader and Text Tab
Groups the options for configuring leaders and surface extension line.
Leader
Arrowhead |
Specifies the arrowhead to use at the end of the leader line attached to the surface finish symbol. The drop-down lists arrowheads conforms to the current drafting standard. Specifying By Standard, lets you use the arrowhead from the current drafting standard. When you change the arrowhead specified for the current drafting standard in the Standard Settings dialog box, the arrowhead of the symbol updates automatically. |
Edit leader segments |
Groups options for adding and removing leaders, leader segments, and leader nodes.
- Add. Lets you add leaders, leader segments, and leader nodes to the surface symbol.
- Remove. Removes a leader or a leader segment.
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Edit entity attachment |
Lets you attach or detach the surface finish symbol to an entity. |
Surface extension line
Offset from entity |
Specifies the distance between the extension line start point and the attached entity. |
Extension beyond leader |
Specifies the distance between the leader start point and the extension line end point. |
Text
Automatically adjust symbol position on leader |
Moves the symbol to the default position on the leader. |
Settings
Displays the Surface Texture Settings dialog box where you can configure the leader display and the text format.