Linear and Radial Dimensioning Chains
When the reference part is a bent shape, the dimensioning points can be dimensioned with radial dimensioning chains along the arc direction. You can choose between circular lengths, angular deviations or both values. Measured circular lengths are always related to the center axis of the reference shape; as an option, it is also possible to indicate the reference radius in all combinations.
Sometimes a mixed dimensioning, i.e. a combination of linear and bent dimensioning chains is possible at the same time (as displayed in the above example) which you can gather from the following table.
| Dimensioning variant | Linear | Radial |
|---|---|---|
| Detailing in single parts | Yes | Yes |
| Single part dimensions of main parts in comp. part groups | Yes | Yes |
| Single part dimensions of subparts in comp. part groups | depending on type | depending on type |
| Add-on dimensions of subparts with global dimension reference | Yes | Yes |
| Add-on dimensions of subparts with local dimension reference | depending on type | depending on type |
If simultaneous dimensioning is not possible, only the preset settings will be used for the type in question; selection depends on the current reference shape.