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    Combining ordinate and other dimensions in a single view

    Thanks guys. I have been part of many different standards through the years and have mixed and matched many techniques. My goal is always a clear and concise drawing, with only one interpretation, that optimizes function and tolerance. I wish my company would embrace the GD&T techniques...
  2. rmatthiesen

    Combining ordinate and other dimensions in a single view

    I have been drafting for 25 years and have never had this question come up on any of my drawings until now. I have been told that if I use ordinate dimensions anywhere on a sheet, all dimensions need to be ordinate. I have a large part and used ordinate dimensions for 95% of the dims, but I...

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