What's New Creo 7.0 > What's New: Creo Parametric 7.0 > Detailed Drawings > Align Ordinate Dimensions with a Baseline
Align Ordinate Dimensions with a Baseline
There is better control over the placement of ordinate dimensions that are created in models and drawings.
User Interface Location:
In a drawing, click Annotate > Ordinate dimension.
In a part, click Annotate > Ordinate Driven Dimension to create an ordinate dimension.
Click File > Prepare > Drawing Properties and set the detail option default_ansi_ord_dim_aligned.
Release: Creo Parametric 7.0.0.0
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What is the benefit of this enhancement?
Set the detail option, default_ansi_ord_dim_aligned, to specify the alignment of the ordinate dimension to one of the following:
yes—Aligns with the baseline dimension. This is the default.
no—Stays at the position of the pointer until you place it.
Additional Information
Tips:
The detail option, default_ansi_ord_dim_aligned, is available only when the detail option ord_dim_standard, is set to std_ansi.
Limitations:
No known limitations.
Does this replace existing functionality?
No.
Detailing options associated with this functionality:
The detail option, default_ansi_ord_dim_aligned, is available in the model and drawing environments.