Locating Datum Targets in Sketches

You can use reference dimensions, model dimensions, and vertex inferences to locate datum targets in both drawings and sketches.

You cannot use dimensions to locate datum targets in the modeling environment.
  1. Open a sketch.
  2. Click Datum Target Tool_Datum_Target_Annotation.gif (Annotation toolbar), or Insert > Annotations > Datum Target.
  3. Set the properties in the PropertyManager.
  4. Click in the sketch to place the target and symbol.
  5. Click Smart Dimension Smart Dimension (Dimension/Relations toolbar) and dimension the location of the datum target.
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  6. Edit the datum target dimensions to move the target.
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  7. Exit the sketch.