T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Fundamentals. Two-Dimensional Design
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This option helps avoiding overlapping
text of the dimensions from one base
when those are placed near to each other.
A jog is introduced in the dimensions that
“creep” on the predecessors.
In the process of creating a dimension
chain or base dimensions, pressing
or displays a dialog box for
selecting the action to execute.
Creating Ordinate Dimensions (Level Markers)
Autocorrection is off Autocorrection is on
To create a ordinate dimension, use the option . Upon calling the option, the following icons become
available in the automenu:
Select ordinate dimension
Select Line
Select Node
Cancel selection
Creating a series of dimensions from the same base starts with selecting the base (“zero”)
dimension. To do this, upon calling the option simply select a horizontal ordinate or
graphic line, or a node. As a result, a dimension starts rubberbanding on the screen,
following the pointer. Meanwhile, the following options become available in the automenu:
Set Dimension parameters
Copy Properties from Existing Element
Change leader line jog orientation
Tie Dimension to Node
Break (kill) relations
Cancel selection