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Detail Style-Dimensioning - Groups tab

SettingDescription
Main Part Dimensions The main part of the component part group is dimensioned with the most important dimensions like a single part.
Main Part First The first dimension chains in the global dimensioning area of the component part group are the dimension chains of the main part; otherwise the dimension chains of the subpart
Direct at the Part The dimension chains of the main part are attached directly to the component part.

Normally, they are also attached in the global area. In case of very extensive groups it is however reasonable to select this option.

Sub parts in Elevation views The position of sub parts in the group is dimensioned.
Repeat Parts When checked, the identical part dimensions within a view, are dimensioned only once in transverse direction. When unchecked, each sub part is dimensioned multiple times redundantly.
Include Main part The position of the main part in a structural group is also dimensioned as a sub part.

This option can be useful when dimensioning interlaced structural groups (structural group with subgroups).

Sub parts in Section The positions of sub parts in sections are also dimensioned.
End Plate Dimensions The additional tilt end plate details are dimensioned like a single part as well.
Reference Point Assignment When checked, the dimensioning of sub parts is related to the reference point of the main part unless no other defaults were made at the corresponding places. When unchecked, it is related to the outside edges of the main part.
For Add-on Parts Sub parts in component part groups are dimensioned in separate local areas together with the most important dimensions like single parts.

You can enter further specifications on a separate page of this parameter group.

For Subgroups Subgroups in component part groups are dimensioned in separate local areas together with the most important dimensions like component part groups.

You can enter further specifications on a separate page of this parameter group.

Dimensioning of Main part and Sub parts

The following two examples illustrate a practical selection for organizing the dimensioning of main and sub parts in a structural group and the selection of various local dimensioning options.

The conventional setting of dimensioning everything outside the group is optimum for this structural group. Dimensioning the main parts (1) is carried out first, before dimensioning sub parts (2). The haunch flange (3) is however dimensioned with reference to local elements, so the position of the dimensioning chain is independent from the other dimensioning chains   

Here, on the other hand, individual dimensioning for sub parts is selected for sub parts (2) and the main part (1) is dimensioned close to the part. The standard sub part dimensioning, which refers to the main part in the group, is completely deactivated..