Create check dimensions

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Tekla Structures

Create check dimensions

In integrated dimensioning, you can create additional dimensions to check the accuracy of dimensions.

To create check dimensions, do any of the following:

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Create check dimensions between outermost work points.

In the Dimensioning dialog box, click Part dimensions and set Main part work points to Yes.

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Create check dimensions between outermost bolts.

In the Dimensioning dialog box, click Bolt dimensions and set Extreme bolts to Assembly or Main part.

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Create check dimensions from outermost work point to first bolt.

In the Dimensioning dialog box, click Bolt dimensions and set Extreme bolts to Assembly or Main part and Extreme bolts to work points to Yes.

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Create horizontal and vertical check dimensions between the work points in a skewed brace.

In the Dimensioning dialog box, click Position dimensions and set Main part skew position to Yes.

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Create check dimensions between the work points, such as the intersections of main and neighbor part reference lines.

In the Dimensioning dialog box, click Position dimensions and set Position bolts to or Position parts to Working points or Both.

 

Create check dimensions to the bolt hole locations in the main part.

In the Dimensioning dialog box, click Position dimensions and set Main part bolt position to On.

 

Create knock-off dimensions.

In the Dimensioning dialog box, click Part dimensions and set Knock-off dimensions to On.

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