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Tolerance Format
Controls the tolerance format.
Method
Sets the method for calculating the tolerance. (DIMTOL system variable)
■ None: Does not add a tolerance. The DIMTOL system variable is set to 0.
■ Symmetrical: Adds a plus/minus expression of tolerance in which a single
value of variation is applied to the dimension measurement. A
plus-or-minus sign appears after the dimension. Enter the tolerance value
in Upper Value. The DIMTOL system variable is set to 1. The DIMLIM
system variable is set to 0.
■ Deviation: Adds a plus/minus tolerance expression. Different plus and minus
values of variation are applied to the dimension measurement. A plus sign
(+) precedes the tolerance value entered in Upper Value, and a minus sign
(-) precedes the tolerance value entered in Lower Value. The DIMTOL
system variable is set to 1. The DIMLIM system variable is set to 0.
■ Limits: Creates a limit dimension. A maximum and a minimum value are
displayed, one over the other. The maximum value is the dimension value
plus the value entered in Upper Value. The minimum value is the
dimension value minus the value entered in Lower Value. The DIMTOL
system variable is set to 0. The DIMLIM system variable is set to 1.
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