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Other Dimensioning Types

Single dimension

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Lay-out menu > Dimensions > Single dimension

This function is only available in ELITECAD Mechanics and is analogue to the first dimension of a chain dimension.

Coordinate dimension

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Lay-out menu > Dimensions > Coordinate dimension

This function launches coordinate dimensioning. Then it creates a horizontal or vertical dimension line passing from the point to be dimensioned to the dimension text position in the drawing. (The execution depends on the Parameter settings for coordinate dimension). The correct horizontal distance between the reference point and points to be dimensioned is calculated and displayed.

After the function is activated, define the reference point and the point to be dimensioned using one of the standard positioning procedures. The desired location for the dimension line and the dimension details are marked in the same way.

Tip

If the Query text check box located in the dimension parameters dialog window under the DETAIL PARAMETERS menu > TEXT PARAMETERS is selected, computer-generated dimensions can be modified via keyboard entry. Next, enter the next point to be dimensioned or end coordinate dimensioning.

Reference dimension

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Lay-out menu > Dimensions > Reference value

This function launches reference dimensioning. Then it creates a horizontal or vertical dimension line passing from the reference point to the point to be dimensioned in the drawing. (The execution depends on the Parameter settings for reference dimension). The correct horizontal distance between these points is calculated and displayed.

After the function is activated, define the left-hand (reference) point and right-hand point between which the horizontal dimensioning is to be displayed using one of the standard positioning procedures. The desired location for the dimension line and the dimension details are marked the same way. If the Query text check box located on the dimension parameters dialog window under DETAIL PARAMRETERS > TEXT PARAMETERS is selected, computer-generated dimensions can be modified via keyboard entry. Next, enter the next point to be dimensioned or end reference dimensioning.

Floating dimension

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Lay-out menu > Dimensions > Floating dimension

The function draws a horizontal or vertical floating dimension line between two points in the drawing, calculates the vertical distance between the points and displays it.

After the function is activated, use one of the standard positioning procedures to specify the lower and upper points between which the direct dimension is to appear. The desired location for the dimension line and the dimension details are marked in the same way. If the Query text check box located on the dimension parameters dialog window under DETAIL PARAMETERS > TEXT PARAMETERS is selected, computer-generated dimensions can be modified via keyboard entry.

Diameter dimension

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Lay-out menu > Dimensions > Diameter dimension

The function draws diameter dimension lines, calculates the correct diameter dimensions and displays them.

After the function is activated, select the circumference of the circle or segment with the crosshair. Then specify the position of the dimension text. The dimension line is drawn passing through this point and the circle's centre point.

Tip

The dimension figure is not centred, enabling multiple concentric circles to be dimensioned cleanly. When positioning the dimension text for small circles, you may encounter the message "Text does not fit! Where to?" (ENTER = unchanged). Then you can place the text outside the circle or press [Enter] to keep it inside the circle.

Radius dimension

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Lay-out menu > Dimensions > Radius dimension

This function draws radius dimension lines, calculates the correct radius dimensions and displays them.

For the radius dimension, you must select the curve in question with the crosshair then enter the desired position where the dimension should be listed. A dimension line is drawn to it.

Tip

The required parameters for dimension line and dimension details must be defined in advance under dimension parameters.

Angle dimension

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Lay-out menu > Dimensions > Angle dimension

This function displays a dimension curve between two lines, calculates the correct angle dimension and displays it.

After this function is activated, the two lines for angle dimensioning must be selected with the crosshair. The dimension curve is drawn anticlockwise from the first selected line to the second one. You are also prompted to enter the radial position of the dimension curve; the position of the dimension figure is automatically calculated based on the position of the dimension curve.

Tip

The calculated angle is listed in the defined unit (degrees, radians, or gradians).

Isometric dimension

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Lay-out menu > Dimensions > Isometric dimension

This function is used to enter an isometric dimension. To do so, enter the incline of the dimension help line from a reference line and enter the dimension text manually. (The measured length is not automatically specified by the system; as isometric views are generally not to scale.)

After the function is activated, first specify the direction of the help line, which can be an element or a help line (e.g. a pipe axis). Then the system automatically switches to point entry (but you can select any other capture function). Now, the left and right end points of the dimension are marked (which also defines the dimension line's direction). After you have specified the text's position, enter the text itself.

Tip

The position of the dimension help lines can be at any angle. The tolerance check box can also be used during isometric view dimensioning.

Curve dimension

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Lay-out menu > Dimensions > Curve dimension

This function is used to enter a curve dimension. The measured length is automatically calculated by the system.

After the function is activated, the system begins by asking you to specify the curve to be dimensioned. After you have placed the start and end point of the curve, you can place the curve dimension using the preview.