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# Create your Dimension on the drawing page as usual. |
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# Select an Edge in the 3D model |
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# Select geometry (ex an Edge) in the 3D model view that corresponds to one of your Dimensions. |
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# Press the {{KEY|[[Image:TechDraw_Dimension_Link.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw Dimension_Link]]}} button |
# Press the {{KEY|[[Image:TechDraw_Dimension_Link.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw Dimension_Link]]}} button |
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# A dialog will open. Select 1 or more Dimensions to be linked to the selected |
# A dialog will open. Select 1 or more Dimensions to be linked to the selected 3D geometry. |
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# Press "OK" |
# Press "OK" |
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==Limitations== |
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# Dimension links are very sensitive to the "Topological Naming" problem. It is recommended that linking Dimensions be one of the last steps in your process. |
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# The Link tool will not stop you from making illogical links. |
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Revision as of 19:17, 9 October 2016
TechDraw Dimension_Link |
Menu location |
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TechDraw → Dimension_Link |
Workbenches |
TechDraw |
Default shortcut |
? ? |
Introduced in version |
- |
See also |
None |
Description
The Dimension_Link tool creates a link between 3D geometry and 1 or more Dimensions on a Page. This link allows the Dimension to use actual 3D values instead of 2D projected values.
How to use
- Create your Dimension on the drawing page as usual.
- Select geometry (ex an Edge) in the 3D model view that corresponds to one of your Dimensions.
- Press the TechDraw Dimension_Link button
- A dialog will open. Select 1 or more Dimensions to be linked to the selected 3D geometry.
- Press "OK"
Options
None.
Properties
None.
Scripting
Dimensions can be linked to 3D geometry using Python.
tbd
Limitations
- Dimension links are very sensitive to the "Topological Naming" problem. It is recommended that linking Dimensions be one of the last steps in your process.
- The Link tool will not stop you from making illogical links.