11. FORMWORK

CHAPTER 11 'FORMWORK' 39 4.2 Dimensions to enter dimensions (distances between points) in any direction in your drawing, well as dimensions for arcs, circles and angles. α. Standard: i. Horizontal : Dimensions are drawn parallel to the horizontal axis (x-x'). The values shown are for horizontal projections regardless of the position of the points in your drawing. ii. Vertical : The dimensions are drawn parallel to the vertical axis (z-z'). The values shown are for vertical projections regardless of the position of the point in your drawing. iii. Lucky you: The dimensions are drawn parallel to the imaginary line defined by the two points chosen to dimension. The values shown are the "real" distances between the defined points. How to use : 1. You activate the command "DIMENSIONS>> Standard" (Horizontal, Vertical or Random). 2. You select the location where the dimensions will be displayed by pointing the mouse at any point in your drawing. 3. You select the points between which the dimension is requested, which is calculated and written at the position you previously set. Remarks : 1. The program allows you to enter consecutive dimensions if you specify more than two points. In this case, each new point you specify is the second end of the dimension which has as its origin the immediately preceding point specified. (The end of one dimension is the beginning of the next dimension). 2. If the "Parameters - Dimensions" option is activated in the "Parameters - Dimensions , then each dimension will be prompted for confirmation through a dialog box that opens before it is entered.