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Applying All Uppercase to Dimensions and Hole
Callouts
You can set dimensions and hole callouts to display characters in all uppercase in the
graphics area.
You can apply all uppercase to selected dimensions and hole callouts. In any dimension
or hole callout PropertyManager, under Dimension Text, select All uppercase.
You can set the default as all uppercase for all new dimensions and hole callouts in a
document. In any part, assembly, or drawing, click Tools > Options > Document
Properties > Drafting Standard. Under Uppercase, select All uppercase for
dimensions and hole callouts.
Chain Dimensions
You can create a chain of associated dimensions measuring from one feature to the next.
You can create chain dimensions in drawings and in sketches in parts and assemblies.
Chain dimensions are reference dimensions driven by the geometry. You cannot change
their values or use the values to drive the model.
When you create chain dimensions, your first selection defines the starting edge of the
chain. Subsequent selections are measured from one selection to the next. You can select
items such as edges, vertices, circles, and midpoints.
Creating Chain Dimensions
To create chain dimensions:
1. Click Chain Dimension (Dimension/Relations toolbar) or Tools > Dimensions >
Chain.
2. Select the starting edge.
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