TechDraw DimensionRepair

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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. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
  3. A dialog opens showing the selected dimension and the current reference geometry or the preselected replacement geometry.
  4. If required: select the replacement geometry.
  5. Press the Use current selection button.
  6. Press the OK button to update the dimension.

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.