T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Fundamentals. Two-Dimensional Design
Creating Arc Length Dimension
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To dimension the length of a circular arc, use the option . The following items become available in the
automenu after selecting the option:
Select Node
Cancel selection
Dimensioning a whole arc starts with selecting an appropriate graphic entity.
In the case of dimensioning a portion of an arc or circle between two nodes, subsequently do the following:
1. Select the start node of the arc being dimensioned.
2. Select the end node of the arc being dimensioned.
3. Select the arc or circle passing through these nodes. An additional option is provided in the
automenu:
Select Circle
After selecting the arc by any means, the automenu provides the options:
Set Dimension parameters
Copy Properties from Existing Element
Change leader line jog orientation
Place Dimension in the absolute coordinates
Center Dimension Text
Tie Dimension to Node
Break (kill) relations
/ Parallel/Radial Dimension Lines
Cancel selection
As in the case of creating a dimension between two lines, the option allows specifying the
positions of dimension strokes. The option is used for tying the dimension to a node, while the option
- for breaking the tie. To set parameters of the dimension being created, use the option .
The option allows flipping the orientation of the dimension leader line jog.
With the option turned on, the dimension text will be centered between the witness lines. With the
centering off, the dimension text is position wherever the mouse click occurred.