DimXpert Datum
You can use the DimXpert Datum tool to define datum features.
To access this tool:
Click Datum (MBD Dimension toolbar) or .
The tool supports these feature types:
- Boss
- Cylinder
- Notch
- Plane
- Simple Hole
- Slot
- Width
Most DimXpert Datum Feature PropertyManager options are the same as the non-DimXpert Datum Feature PropertyManager. Differences are noted below.
Label Settings
When applying or editing a datum, enter a datum Label and assign a leader type.Specify the starting label under .
When entering datum labels, the inputs are checked for syntax per the active drawing standard. For example:
- Entering a numeric generates a warning message for all standards.
- Entering an I, O, or Q generates a warning message when in ANSI.
- Entering AA generates a warning message when in ISO.
Leader
| Surface | Attaches the datum triangle to a
feature's surface. |
|
| Directed Leader | Attaches the datum triangle to a
directed leader. |
|
| Dimension | Attaches the datum triangle to a
dimension or a feature control frame. |
|
| Gtol | Attaches the datum triangle to a
feature control frame. |
Datum Examples by Feature
| Boss | |
| Cylinder | |
| Notch | |
| Plane | |
| Simple Hole |
|
| Slot | |
| Width |
Applying a Datum Feature Symbol
To apply a datum feature symbol:
- Click Datum
(MBD Dimension toolbar) or .
- Click
.