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Projection lines indicate extremities of a dimension. A
gap of 1mm is generally drawn from the object to the Technical
start of the projection line. An extension of 2mm is Dictionary
generally drawn past the dimension line.
Dimension lines run between the projection lines. They Standards
generally terminate with and arrowhead or tick.
Geometry
Arrowheads are usually 3x1mm and ticks, 2mm long.
Thin linework should be used of dimension and Structural Drafting
projection lines.
For dimensions that cannot be drawn to there true Drafting Funnies
termination point, the free end is terminated in a double
arrowhead. -------------
15 x scale is the formula for working out the gap --
between dimension lines and the object.
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Notation
AutoCAD Bugs &
Dimensions are usually in millimetres (millimeters). Place a note in the title block stating "ALL Problems
DIMENSIONS IN mm" to avoid the need to specify "mm" after every number.
USA Job Search Dimensions lest than 1 should lead with a "0" before the decimal point. Example: 0.5 AutoCAD
Angular dimesions are specified in decimal degrees, degrees and minutes or degrees minutes and seconds. Tutorials
Example: 10.5° - 10°30' - 10°30'30"
When specifying an overall dimension, one non-critical component dimension should be omitted. Where all AutoCAD
component dimesions must be specified, and overall lenght should be specified as an auxiliary dimension. Reference
Auxiliary dimensions should be shown in brackets or noted "REFERENCE".
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Dimensions that are not to scale are underlined or noted "NTS".
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Where the "plus minus" symbol appears after a number, the number has been rounded of to the nearest Blocks of People
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whole number. Generally this is not required, unless in clears up why a dimension string does not close off.
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Discussion There are two common methods of aligning notations, "Aligned" is the most common.
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1. Aligned: The dimensions are parallel to the dimension line. Dimensions can always be readable either from --
the bottom or the right of the drawing.
2. Unidirectional: All dimensions are written horizontally. Revit Structure
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