GuiCommand: Name: TechDraw Dimension MenuLocation: TechDraw , Dimensions , Insert Dimension Workbenches: TechDraw_Workbench Shortcut: D Version: 1.0 SeeAlso:

TechDraw Dimension

Description

The TechDraw Dimension tool is the TechDraw equivalent of the Sketcher Dimension tool. It offers contextual dimensioning and thus can replace most of the other dimension tools.

Usage

1. Optionally preselect some geometric elements (vertices, edges or faces).
2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
   • Press the Insert Dimension button.
   • Select the TechDraw → Dimensions → Insert Dimension option from the menu.
   • Use the keyboard shortcut: D.
3. The cursor changes to a cross with the tool icon.
4. If you have not yet selected an element: select one.
5. Depending on the selected element(s) a dimension is proposed.
6. Optionally select an additional element.
7. The proposed dimension is updated.
8. Optionally press the M key one or more times to cycle through other available dimensions, if any.
9. Do one of the following:
   • Click in an empty area of the page or within the view to confirm:
     1. The clicked point determines the location of the dimension.
     2. A dimension is added.
     3. This tool runs in continue mode: optionally keep creating dimensions.
   • To finish, right-click or press Esc.

Limitations

• Currently the tool can only handle 2D references (geometry selected in the drawing).

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