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Modify A Dimension
Dimensions can be modified to include more information than just the values
of the dimension. Dimensions can also be modified visually by using breaks
and by adjusting the spacing between them.
Overview of Modifying Dimensions
After you place a dimension, there are times when you need to modify the
information that the dimension represents. You can add a jog line to a linear
dimension to indicate that the dimension value does not represent the actual
dimensioned value or add an inspection dimension to represent how often a
dimension value of a manufactured part should be checked.
At times you might want to modify a dimension to simply improve readability.
You can make sure that the extension or dimension lines do not obscure any
objects; you can reposition dimension text; and you can adjust the placement
of linear dimensions so they are evenly spaced.
The easiest way to modify dimensions individually is to use the
multi-functional dimension grips.
Modify Dimension Geometry
You can modify dimensions with the editing commands and with grip editing.
Grip editing is the quickest and easiest way to modify dimensions. How you
edit dimensions depends on whether the dimension is associative.
Modify Associative Dimensions
Associative dimensions retain their associativity to dimensioned objects
through many editing commands if both the dimension and the associated
geometry are selected and operated on with a single command. For example,
if a dimension and its associated geometry are moved, copied, or arrayed in
the same command, each dimension retains associativity with its respective
geometry.
In some circumstances, dimensions are automatically disassociated, including
If the associated geometric object is erased
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