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==Description==
==Description==


The Vertical Extent Dimension tool adds a linear dimension to a View. The dimension extends from the bottom most point on the selected objects to the top most point. A CosmeticVertex will be placed at each point.
The '''TechDraw VerticalExtentDimension''' tool adds a linear dimension to a View. The dimension extends from the bottom most point on the selected objects to the top most point.

For more information see [[TechDraw_HorizontalExtentDimension|TechDraw HorizontalExtentDimension]].


[[Image:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|400px]]
[[Image:TechDraw_Dimension_Horizontal_Extent_example.png|400px]]
{{Caption|Vertical Extent dimension of BSpline Face}}
{{Caption|Horizontal and vertical extent dimensions of a B-spline}}

==Usage==

# Select a View or a collection of Edges in a View.
# Press the {{Button|[[Image:TechDraw_VerticalExtentDimension.svg|16px]] [[TechDraw_VerticalExtentDimension|Vertical Extent Dimension]]}} button
# A dimension will be added to the View. The dimension may be dragged to the desired position.

== Limitations ==

Dimension objects are vulnerable to the "[[Topological_naming_problem|topological naming problem]]". See [[TechDraw_LengthDimension|TechDraw LengthDimension]] for more information.

==Properties==

See [[TechDraw_LengthDimension#Properties|TechDraw LengthDimension]]. Exceptions noted below.

=== Data ===

* {{PropertyData|MeasureType}}: {{TRUE}} - based on 3D geometry or "Projected" - based on the drawing. Not normally manipulated directly by the end user. Not yet implemented for Dimension Vertical Extent.

==Scripting==

See also: [https://freecad.github.io/SourceDoc/ Autogenerated API documentation] and [[FreeCAD_Scripting_Basics|FreeCAD Scripting Basics]].

The Vertical Extent Dimension tool can be used in [[Macros|macros]] and from the [[Python|Python]] console by using the following functions:

{{Code|code=
selection = [(view1, 'Edge1'), (view1, 'Edge2')] #or [] for all
hExtentDim = TechDraw.Dimension.makeExtentDim(selection, VERTICAL)
rc = page.addView(hExtentDim)
}}





Latest revision as of 19:03, 27 July 2023

TechDraw VerticalExtentDimension

Menu location
TechDraw → Dimensions → Insert Vertical Extent Dimension
Workbenches
TechDraw
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.19
See also
TechDraw LengthDimension, TechDraw HorizontalExtentDimension

Description

The TechDraw VerticalExtentDimension tool adds a linear dimension to a View. The dimension extends from the bottom most point on the selected objects to the top most point.

For more information see TechDraw HorizontalExtentDimension.

Horizontal and vertical extent dimensions of a B-spline