T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Dimensions
As in the case of a normal dimension creation, the option flips the orientation of the dimension leader
jog. The option allows defining the positions of the dimension strokes by tying them to drawing nodes.
In the letter case, use of the option for the first time defines horizontal positioning, that is, the position
of the vertical stroke of the dimension jog. The second use of the option defines the dimension height,
that is, the level of the horizontal stroke of the jog. To undo a tie, use the option . The dimension creation
can be completed by pointing the mouse at the desired position and clicking .
The thus created dimension becomes the base dimension. Meanwhile, the option of
creating ordinate dimensions stays active, with the automenu providing the options for
a line and node selection. By selecting next horizontal line or node, you begin
creation of another dimension relative to the base. It's creation steps are same as the
described above.
To complete creation of a series of base dimensions, return from the option into
the main command menu. On a subsequent call for the option, selecting a horizontal
line or a node will create a new base, with the subsequently created dimensions
referencing the new base.
To create dimensions relative to an existing base, upon calling the option, select the desired base dimension,
or a dimension referencing the base. All dimensions created thereafter will be referencing that base.
Dimensioning a Circle
When dimensioning a circle, there is only one reference, which is the circle being
dimension.
After calling the command “D: Create dimension”, point the mouse at the desired
circle and click or . The circle will be highlighted, and a radius or diameter
dimension will start rubberbanding with the pointer.
The following set of options will become available in the automenu:
Set Dimension parameters
Copy Properties from Existing Element
Change leader line jog orientation
Place Dimension in absolute coordinates
Tie Dimension to Node
/ Change Dimension type
Click to toggle radius/diameter mode (for circle
dimensions, toggle from radius to diameter)
Click to toggle radius/diameter mode (for circle
dimensions, toggle from diameter to radius)
Cancel selection
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