To Dimension a Feature Using the COAXIALITY Option:

  1. Select Insert | Dimension | Coaxiality from the submenu. The Coaxiality dialog box appears.

  2. Select the feature(s) to dimension from the Feature List box.

  3. Type the plus tolerance value in the Plus box.

  4. Select either Inch or MM in the Units area.

  5. Select where to output the dimension information. Select the Statistics, Report, Both, or None options.

  6. Select the optional Display check box if you want to view dimension information in the Graphic Display window.

  7. Select the desired Analysis options by selecting one or both of the check boxes. If the Graphical check box was selected, enter the Multiplier value in the Multiplier box.

  8. If desired, select the Display check box in the Dimension Info area and click Edit to select the Dimension Info Format you would like displayed in the Graphic Display window.

  9. Click the Create button.

The dimension appears in the Edit window with this information:

dimension_name = COAXIALITY,FROM feat_1,TO feat_2

or

dimension_name = COAXIALITY,FROM feat_1,TO THE ORIGIN

AX

NOM

+TOL

-TOL

MEAS

MAX

MIN

DEV

OUT-TOL

M

0.0000

0.0100

0.0100

2.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

After the dimension is created, the dialog box remains open. If desired, use your Edit button at this time to edit aspects of your dimension's information. See "Edit Default Dimension Info".