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# Create your Dimension on the drawing page as usual.
# Select an Edge in the 3D model
# Select geometry (ex an Edge) in the 3D model view that corresponds to one of your Dimensions.
# 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
# A dialog will open. Select 1 or more Dimensions to be linked to the selected Edge.
# A dialog will open. Select 1 or more Dimensions to be linked to the selected 3D geometry.
# Press "OK"
# Press "OK"


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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.
# 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
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

  1. Create your Dimension on the drawing page as usual.
  2. Select geometry (ex an Edge) in the 3D model view that corresponds to one of your Dimensions.
  3. Press the TechDraw Dimension_Link button
  4. A dialog will open. Select 1 or more Dimensions to be linked to the selected 3D geometry.
  5. Press "OK"

Options

None.

Properties

None.

Scripting

Dimensions can be linked to 3D geometry using Python.

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Limitations

  1. 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.
  2. The Link tool will not stop you from making illogical links.