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Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Get Familiar with the Work Area
- 3 Drawing Commands in AutoCAD Mechanical
- 4 Modify Drawings with Power Commands
- 5 Generate Standard Parts
- 6 Organize Objects with Layers
- 7 Create Hidden Lines
- 8 Reusable Detailing Tools
- 9 Power Dimensions
- 10 Add Part Lists and Balloons
- 11 International Drafting Standards
- Index
Multiple dimensioning commands use the current drawing standard and
drawing scale. The program places them on layer AM_5.
Try It: Create Multiple Dimensions
In the following exercise, you specify the datum point at the lower left corner
of the flange and create automatic dimensions along its x-y axis. Notice that
the program ignores hatching lines when dimensioning.
Click Annotate tab ➤ Dimension panel ➤ Multiple Dimension . Select
the Ordinate tab, and select the check boxes for Both Axes and Rotate Text.
Generate the dimensions as shown in the following illustration.
Edit Dimensions
To open the Power Dimensioning or Automatic Dimensioning dialog boxes
for editing, double-click the existing dimensions. Dimensions change instantly
when you select new options or enter new parameters in these dialog boxes.
You can break, rearrange, stretch, and join dimensions with dimension editing
tools in AutoCAD Mechanical.
Try It: Edit Dimensions
Edit several dimensions at your own pace. From the Annotate menu, click
Edit Dimensions, and select the editing tools shown in the following image.
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