TechDraw ExtensionCustomizeFormat

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    TechDraw ExtensionCustomizeFormat.svg TechDraw ExtensionCustomizeFormat

    Menu location
    TechDraw → Extensions: Attributes/Modifications → Customize Format Label
    Workbenches
    TechDraw
    Default shortcut
    None
    Introduced in version
    0.20
    See also
    None

    Description

    The TechDraw ExtensionCustomizeFormat tool customizes the formatting of a balloon text or dimension text. GD&T symbols and other special characters can be added.

    TechDraw ExtensionCustomizeFormatExample.png

    The Customize Format task panel

    Usage

    1. Select a Balloon object or a Dimension object.
    2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
      • Press the TechDraw ExtensionCustomizeFormat.svg Customize format label button.
      • Select the TechDraw → Extensions: Attributes/Modifications → TechDraw ExtensionCustomizeFormat.svg Customize format label option from the menu.
    3. The Customize Format task panel opens.
    4. Edit the Format field using the available task panel buttons and/or the keyboard.
    5. The Preview field shows the result of the current formatting.
    6. Press the OK button.