T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Dimensions
The option allows explicitly assigning the tying nodes for dimension strokes (by default, the system
selects the node on the selected line nearest to the dimension position). Suppose, the lower witness line in the
first drawing is tied to the default node. Let's specify another tying node using the option . The modified
dimension is shown on the right hand side diagram.
With the option turned on, the dimension text will be centered between the witness lines. Without the
option, the dimension text is positioned wherever the mouse click occurred.
The option allows quickly changing the dimension prefix symbol (“R”, “∅”, “M”,“ ”, “ο”), without
calling the dimension parameters dialog box.
When creating a dimension with a jog, the option () will help changing the shape and position of the
jog.
Pressing () results in a change of a quarter in
which the dimension is drawn. In this case, the mouse
should be pointing to the quarter where the dimension
should be placed.
Dimensions between Two Nodes
Creating a dimension between two nodes is mostly similar to creating a dimension between two lines. The
exception is multiple possibilities for the witness line positions. These possibilities are shown on the diagram
below.
To select nodes, use the option:
Select Node
If two nodes to be dimensioned are connected by a graphic line, the option is used. Upon calling the
option, select the desired segment, and its end nodes will be automatically selected for dimension creation.
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