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multiple lines of text in a dimension

multiple lines of text in a dimension

multiple lines of text in a dimension

(OP)
I am a NX4 person virgin to catia V5 I have "2" questions

1.How do you add multiple lines of text in a vertical
  dimension?
   Ex. 3X 1.00 CENT.
       S.F. FOR
       DET.#66
       SYM. A ONLY

2.How do you change the dim. leader on a vertical
  dimension from right to left and visa versa?


Thanx,

Bill

RE: multiple lines of text in a dimension

1- In CATIA you can have 3 Lines of text in a dimension. You do that by Right-click>Properties, Dimensions Texts tab.

2- Try enabling the all Manipulators in Tools>options>Mech design>drafting>manipulators.

You'll have more control this way.

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RE: multiple lines of text in a dimension

Don't forget that U can use plain text also, then the text can be "position link" with the dimension

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