Dimensioning Pattern Skeletons

Pattern shape functionality supports placement of dimension references to the pattern skeleton, for more control in creating reference and constrained dimensions for parameter-driven models.

To add dimension references to a pattern skeleton:

1. Click twice slowly on a shape in the pattern to select the pattern skeleton, as indicated by green highlighting.

2. Click on the SmartDimension toolbar button corresponding to the type of dimension to be placed.

3. Click on any location on the pattern skeleton to initiate the dimension placement.

4. The start point of the dimension automatically snaps to the origin point of the pattern skeleton.

5. Move the cursor over any existing geometry on which to place the end point until the entity displays a green highlight.

6. Click to place the end point of the dimension.

7. At this point, the new dimension would serve as a reference rather than constrained dimension.

8. To create a constrained dimension, right-click on the dimension value display and click Lock.