Dimension arrangement on the drawing

There are three options available in the "Arrangement on the drawing" area for better positioning relative to the objects presentation.

Dimension line must not overlap the total geometry

Select whether the dimension chain should be free of intersections with the dimensioned local geometry or with the total geometry of the detail.

Option	Example
Abbreviation: G (Global)
Abbreviation: L (Local)

Arrange dimension line above and not below

This option defines whether the dimension chain is placed above or below a detail view. In the vertical detail views above is left and below is right.

Option	Example
Abbreviation: T (Top)
Abbreviation: B (Bottom)

Create a separate dimension chain for each item marked with*

If this option is checked, for each single object detected in the model (e.g. bolt pattern) a dimension chain is created. If this option is not checked, all the detected objects are dimensioned in one dimension chain.

Option	Result
Abbreviation: S (Single)
Abbreviation: A (All)

A bolt pattern creates only one dimension chain because it is just one object.

Note: The name of the dimension definition contains the settings mentioned above using their abbreviation.

Example

Mp X - Extreme GTA - a dimension chain with the maximum dimensions of a main part.

G - no intersection with the total geometry

T - the dimensions are placed above the detail

A - all detected elements are dimensioned in one single dimension chain