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Drafting Dimension Margins

Drafting Dimension Margins

Drafting Dimension Margins

(OP)
Is there a good way to set margins around the part outline for dimension spacing during general (not ordinate)dimension placement? I am thinking of something where the dimension could be dragged out from the part and would snap in place at certain pre-defined margins.
The ASME standard suggests no less than 10mm for the first dimensions and no less than 6mm out from that for subsequent sets. This is something that was rigorously enforced when I studied manual drafting and I'm having a hard time loosening up and just putting them where they look good.
I have access to NX2 - NX7.5 so if it is possible it would be great to know when it was added.

Thanks,
Jeff

RE: Drafting Dimension Margins

No, but you can setup a grid on your drawing with the option 'Snap to Grid' toggled ON.  Then at least you can have a predefined set of points which will keep everything aligned and where you want them.

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RE: Drafting Dimension Margins

(OP)
Thanks John, I'll play around with the grid some more.

-Jeff

RE: Drafting Dimension Margins

This will not work for all dim types but baseline dim has spacing settings.

NX 7.0.1.7, TC 8.1

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