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Break dimension lines
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Break dimension lines

Break dimension lines

(OP)
How can I break dimension lines where they intersect other dimension lines?

RE: Break dimension lines

Which drawing standard are you working to?  ASME Y14.5-1994 para 1.7.1.4 states "Crossing dimension lines should be avoided.  Where unavoidable, the dimension lines are unbroken."

RE: Break dimension lines

(OP)
We are using ISO 1101-1983 standard.
How can I break dimension lines?

RE: Break dimension lines

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Insert-Symbol-User Defined Symbol

Change to "Utility Directory"

Select a "Gap"
Click "Add to drafting object"
Pick where you want the gap positioned.

-Dave
Everything should be designed as simple as possible, but not simpler.

RE: Break dimension lines

(OP)
Thank you very much

RE: Break dimension lines

If you wan't to move the gap later on I think the option can be found through Edit -> Component -> Move component. You can also delete them with the delete component The choice of component instead of break has always mystified me, Pro/E allows you to move the breaks with drag handles. Maybe this has been integrated into NX4 I'm just speaking from NX2 experience.

If I am wrong about the command sequence listed please correct me.

Michael  

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