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Looking for the syntax for adding dimensions in notes.

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Jul 10, 2013
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I know that to add a dim in a note you can put it like this <X0.3@p6479> which shows like this .500 but if I wanted to add tolerance and show it like this: .495 - .505 How would a make this associative? Or is that an option?
 
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What version of NX are you using ?
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Below syntax will give you the upper and lower values of your tolerance. In example +0.060 upper and -0.030 lower.

<T+0,060!-0,030>

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<T+0,060!-0,030> would be good as long as you don't have a limit dimension. With a limit dimension, Other than adding 2 separate expressions for tolerance, (p6479+.005) and (p6479-.005), I wouldn't know. I hope there is a better way of doing it.

I sometimes try to get around with by using a real dimension in drafting. Add the tolerance values in. Hide leaders so only the dimension appears. Then add text before or after it. Unless you have a paragraph it should be ok.
 
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