Break dimension lines 3

[caruana]

How can I break dimension lines where they intersect other dimension lines?

 

[ewh]

Which drawing standard are you working to? ASME Y14.5-1994 para 1.7.1.4 states "Crossing dimension lines should be avoided. Where unavoidable, the dimension lines are unbroken."

 

[caruana]

We are using ISO 1101-1983 standard.
How can I break dimension lines?

 

[Dave K]

Insert-Symbol-User Defined Symbol

Change to "Utility Directory"

Select a "Gap"
Click "Add to drafting object"
Pick where you want the gap positioned.

-Dave
Everything should be designed as simple as possible, but not simpler.

 

[caruana]

Thank you very much

 

[mjcole]

If you wan't to move the gap later on I think the option can be found through Edit -> Component -> Move component. You can also delete them with the delete component The choice of component instead of break has always mystified me, Pro/E allows you to move the breaks with drag handles. Maybe this has been integrated into NX4 I'm just speaking from NX2 experience.

If I am wrong about the command sequence listed please correct me.

Michael