TechDraw HorizontalExtentDimension

Description
The TechDraw HorizontalExtentDimension tool adds a linear dimension to a View. The dimension extends from the left most point on the selected objects to the right most point.



Usage

 * 1) Select a View or a collection of Edges in a View.
 * 2) There are several ways to invoke the tool:
 * 3) * Press the button.
 * 4) * Select the option from the menu.
 * 5) A dimension is added to the View.
 * 6) The dimension may be dragged to the desired position.
 * 7) If needed, add tolerances as described on this page.

Change properties
To change the properties of a dimension object either double-click it in the drawing or in the Tree view. This will open the Dimension dialog.

Limitations
Dimension objects are vulnerable to the "topological naming problem". See TechDraw LengthDimension.

Properties
See TechDraw LengthDimension. Exceptions noted below.

Data

 * : Not yet implemented for extent dimensions.

Scripting
See also: Autogenerated API documentation and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

The Horizontal Extent Dimension tool can be used in macros and from the Python console by using the following functions: