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Diameter dimension

henryjoseph9804 — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:27:36 GMT

Hi guys,

How do I set my dimension style for circles/hole to look like this?

Thanks

Re: Diameter dimension

JDMather — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:06:25 GMT

What standard does your company use?

ISO?

ANSI/ASME?

Other?

No recognized standard?

Do you have experience using the Styles and Standards Editor?

Re: Diameter dimension

henryjoseph9804 — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:10:01 GMT

We follow ISO standards generally, but for the dimensioning they don't have any specific layout, I have free reign to do as I please. This is just one of those times where my reporting manager has a personal preference for circular dimensions.

Re: Diameter dimension

JDMather — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:22:43 GMT

Can you attach a *.ipt file and corresponding *.idw or *.dwg file for testing?

It can be a simple rectangular plate with a hole as shown in your hand sketch.

Re: Diameter dimension

henryjoseph9804 — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:39:11 GMT

Okay, done here is something you can use.

Re: Diameter dimension

johnsonshiue — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 23:17:54 GMT

Hi Henry,

By default, the circular dimension is radial. You can right-click on it -> Dimension Type -> Diameter before you commit it.

Many thanks!

Re: Diameter dimension

rhasell — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 23:55:04 GMT

Here are the steps to duplicate your dimension style, however I was not able to change the default, perhaps someone can change it, If not, you will have to use some iLogic to speed up the process.

Edit the Dimension style and make the changes as shown in the images.

Hide the diameter symbol
Change the leader style

You will have to manually add the dimension symbol to the dimension text, this where iLogic might help you.

I am not aware of this being in any standard, so you might struggle with this one.

Re: Diameter dimension

IgorMir — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:29:32 GMT

I am just curious - in which country the diameter symbol is placed behind the dimensional value as a standard?

@henryjoseph9804 wrote:

We follow ISO standards generally, but for the dimensioning they don't have any specific layout, I have free reign to do as I please. This is just one of those times where my reporting manager has a personal preference for circular dimensions.

Re: Diameter dimension

henryjoseph9804 — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 06:48:06 GMT

@IgorMir apologies that is my fault. I made a mistake with the diamter symbol placement!

Thank you for pointing that out.