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# Select the dimension to be corrected and, optionally, the new reference Vertices or Edges on the View or in the [[3D_view|3D view]].
# Select the dimension to be corrected and, optionally, the new reference Vertices or Edges in the View or in the [[3D_view|3D view]].
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_DimensionRepair.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_DimensionRepair|Dimension Repair]]}} button or {{MenuCommand|TechDraw → Repair Dimension References}}
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_DimensionRepair.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_DimensionRepair|Dimension Repair]]}} button or {{MenuCommand|TechDraw → Repair Dimension References}}
# A dialog will be presented showing the dimension being repaired and the current reference geometry (or the preselected geometry).
# A dialog will be presented showing the dimension being repaired and the current reference geometry (or the preselected geometry).

Revision as of 18:46, 16 January 2023

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TechDraw_DimensionRepair

Menu location
TechDraw → Dimensions → Repair Dimension References
Workbenches
TechDraw
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.21
See also
TechDraw LengthDimension

Description

The Dimension Repair tool is used to adjust the reference points of dimensions. These references may be become incorrect due to the "topological naming problem" or Hidden Line Removal. The tool can correct references based on 2D or 3D geometry.

See TechDraw LengthDimension for more on dimensions and the topological naming problem.

Usage

  1. Select the dimension to be corrected and, optionally, the new reference Vertices or Edges in the View or in the 3D view.
  2. Press the Dimension Repair button or TechDraw → Repair Dimension References
  3. A dialog will be presented showing the dimension being repaired and the current reference geometry (or the preselected geometry).
  4. Select the replacement geometry and press the "Use current selection" button.
  5. The dimension will be updated on pressing OK.

Scripting

See also: Autogenerated API documentation and FreeCAD Scripting Basics.

The Dimension Repair tool is not used in macros or from the Python console. Dimension reference properties can be updated using Python.