Change Chamfer Dimension Notation

Change Chamfer Dimension Notation

This section explains how to work with chamfer dimensions in CAXA Draft.

When adding chamfer dimensions in CAXA Draft, you can choose from the following four notation formats:
  1. Dimensions × Dimensions (1×1)
  2. Dimensions x Angle (1×45°)
  3. Angle × Dimension (45°×1)
  4. Prefix with symbol C before the dimension (C1)
To add chamfer dimensions as shown in the diagram below, follow the steps below:

Procedure:

[1] Click [Chamfer] in the [Annotation] tab.


[2] In the instance menu at the bottom left, set item [3.] to [Perp chamfer-line].


[3] Set item [4.] to [Horizon Text].

[4] Set item [5.] to [C1].

[5] Select the line segment where you want to place the chamfer dimension.
The chamfer dimension will be inserted accordingly.



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