To Edit an Edge Symbol (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

  1. In the drawing area, double-click the edge symbol to edit it.
  2. In the Edge Symbol dialog box, make the required changes.
    1. To set the symbol as a collective indication of all other edge symbols in the drawing, select Place as majority symbol.
      In the ISO 13715:2017(E) revision, under Options, select one of the following:
      • Define for all edges
      • Define for outside edges
      • Define for inside edges
      • Place as majority symbol with condition of all edges with more than one exception
      • Place as majority symbol with condition for one exception
      • Note: Except for Place as majority symbol for more than one exception, all other options are new in the ISO 13715:2017(E) revision.
    2. To insert an edge symbol without specific data, select Allow undefined size, and then click Burr or passing permitted or Undercut required. To define the direction, select a value from the drop-down list.
      In the ISO 13715:2017(E) revision, to insert an edge symbol without specific data, under Requirements, select No values. To define the direction, select one of the following positions:
      • Direction undefined
      • Vertical direction defined
      • Horizontal direction defined
      • Vertical and horizontal direction defined
    3. To set edge symbol data, enter a value in the upper or lower box in the parameters area, or select a value from the drop-down list.
    4. To display the standard revision next to the symbol, select Show Standard Label.
    5. To add the all-around designation, click All Around.
    6. To display indication values, enter values in the Indication from and Indication to boxes.
      Note: This option is available only in the ISO 13715:2017(E) revision.
    7. To specify the number of edges, enter a value in the Number of edges box.
      Note: This option is available only in the ISO 13715:2017(E) revision.
  3. Click OK.