Dimensioning - Fractional Precision Defaults
Dimensioning - Fractional Precision Defaults
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Hello,
I did some quick keyword searching and couldn't find what I was looking for, so I'll ask the forum. In the drafting environment, when I'm converting a three-place decimal to a fractional dimension, the fractional precision defaults to 1/16. So if I convert .157 to a fraction, it comes in as 3/16. I then have to manually select this dimension and change the fractional precision to 1/64. Does anybody know how to change this default so that it is always set to 1/64?
Thanks!
I did some quick keyword searching and couldn't find what I was looking for, so I'll ask the forum. In the drafting environment, when I'm converting a three-place decimal to a fractional dimension, the fractional precision defaults to 1/16. So if I convert .157 to a fraction, it comes in as 3/16. I then have to manually select this dimension and change the fractional precision to 1/64. Does anybody know how to change this default so that it is always set to 1/64?
Thanks!





RE: Dimensioning - Fractional Precision Defaults
To change the setting in an existing file, use "Preferences -> Annotation". This will affect any dimensions you add to a file that was created with the old customer default setting.
RE: Dimensioning - Fractional Precision Defaults
I tried changing the customer defaults as you suggested, but didn't have any luck. Attached is a picture of the prerference that I changed. I restarted NX and created a new file to try out the changes. Still get fractional dimensions with a precision of 1/16.
The second method I was unable to try - I scoured the Preferences>annotation menu but could not find anyplace to change the fractional precision.
I don't suppose anybody has any other ideas? I'm using NX6 if that makes any difference.
Thanks!
RE: Dimensioning - Fractional Precision Defaults
Second : if you use a template for your drawings, look at the templates preferences. Change it there and save the template could also solve the probem. Will only affect new parts because old ones are saved with old template.
Best regards,
Michäël.
NX4+TC9 / NX6+TC8Unified / NX7.5 native
RE: Dimensioning - Fractional Precision Defaults
To find the setting in "Preferences -> Annotation" first go to the Units tab and change the "linear format" to your preferred fractional display then go to the "Dimensions" tab and change the fraction in the 'precision and tolerance' section (default is 1/16).
RE: Dimensioning - Fractional Precision Defaults
Now in the case of a 'Session' setting, these will apply even if you're using an existing templete file or even a legacy file, as your current 'session' will behave based on whatever was the last changes you made to Customer Default settings which have a Scope of 'Session'.
Now the best way to see for example which settings are 'Part' and which are 'Session', is to select the 'Find Default' icon (the one that shows a pair of binoculars in the upper right corner of the Customer Defaults dialog. So for example, lets say you wish to see what 'Drafting' defaults are Part or Session. Select the 'Find Defaults' icon, and enter the word Drafting and a list will come up showing ALL of the Customer Defaults which in anyway impacts Drafting and if you scroll all the way to the Right you will find the column labeled 'Scope' and there, for each setting item, you will see whether this is Part specific or Session specific (note that you can click on the column heading which will resort the list based on this column which might make it easier to see which are Part and which are Session settings.
Anyway, I hope this clarifies how this all works.
John R. Baker, P.E.
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