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Dimension objects are vulnerable to "[[topological naming problem|topological naming]]" issues. See the information in the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_Dimension_Length.png|16px]] [[TechDraw Dimension Length|TechDraw Dimension Length]]}} tool for more information.
Dimension objects are vulnerable to "[[topological naming problem|topological naming]]" issues. See the information in the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_Dimension_Length.sv|16px]] [[TechDraw Dimension Length|TechDraw Dimension Length]]}} tool for more information.


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Revision as of 02:52, 10 February 2020

TechDraw Dimension Vertical Extent

Menu location
TechDraw → Dimension Vertical Extent
Workbenches
TechDraw
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
TechDraw Dimension Length, TechDraw Dimension Horizontal Extent

Description

The Dimension Vertical Extent tool adds a linear dimension to a View. The dimension extends from the bottom most point on the selected objects to the top most point. A CosmeticVertex will be placed at each point.


Vertical Extent dimension of BSpline Face

Usage

  1. Select a View or a collection of Edges in a View.
  2. Press the File:TechDraw Dimension VExtent.svg Dimension Vertical Extent button
  3. A dimension will be added to the View. The dimension may be dragged to the desired position.

Limitations

Dimension objects are vulnerable to "topological naming" issues. See the information in the File:TechDraw Dimension Length.sv TechDraw Dimension Length tool for more information.

Properties

This object has the same properties as the TechDraw Dimension Length tool. See that tool for details. Exceptions noted.

Data

  • DataMeasureType: true - based on 3D geometry or "Projected" - based on the drawing. Not normally manipulated directly by the end user. Not yet implemented for Dimension Vertical Extent.

Scripting

See also: TechDraw API and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

The Dimension Vertical Extent tool can be used in macros and from the Python console by using the following functions:

selection = [(view1, 'Edge1'), (view1, 'Edge2')]  #or [] for all
hExtentDim = TechDraw.Dimension.makeExtentDim(selection, VERTICAL)
rc = page.addView(hExtentDim)