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3PtAngleDimension

HorizontalExtentDimension

TechDraw

Description

The TechDraw AreaDimension tool adds an area dimension to a face in a Part View.

Area Dimension of a face with a hole. See Limitations.

Usage

1. Select a face. The geometry may be selected in the 3D View or in the drawing.
2. If you have selected geometry in the 3D View: add the correct TechDraw View to the selection by selecting it in the Tree View.
3. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
   • If the Dimensioning tools preference is set to Single tool (default): press the down arrow to the right of the button and select the Area Annotation option from the dropdown.
   • If this preference has a different value: press the Area Annotation button.
   • Select the TechDraw → Dimensions → Area Annotation option from the menu.
4. A dimension is added to the view.
5. The dimension may be dragged to the desired position.
6. If needed, add tolerances as described on this page.

Limitations

• 1.0 and below: The tool can only detect holes (islands) in faces selected in the 3D View. To get the correct area for such a face selected in the drawing do the following:
  1. Set the correct DataReferences 3D with TechDraw DimensionRepair.
  2. Change the DataMeasure Type property to True.
  3. Invoke Std Refresh if required.

3PtAngleDimension

HorizontalExtentDimension

TechDraw