Setting the Offset Point
Various national standards are used for dimensioning (American Standards, British Standards, and so on). You can set the distance (or offset) between the geometry feature and the dimension extension lines to conform to the standards you use. The Creo Elements/Direct Drafting default for this distance is 0 mm.
To set the dimension offset point distance:
1. Pick SET LINES from the DIMENSION 3 screen menu.
2. Pick OFFSET PNT.
3. Enter any positive value for the distance.
Creo Elements/Direct Drafting sets this offset distance for all subsequent dimensions. The style display window is updated to show the new offset distance if necessary.
To set the distance between a geometry feature and the dimension extension lines to 1.5 mm:
1. Pick SET LINES from the DIMENSION 3 screen menu.
2. Pick OFFSET PNT.
3. Enter 1.5.
Creo Elements/Direct Drafting sets the offset distance to 1.5 mm for all subsequent dimensions.
Dimension Offset Point
