Dual dimensioning and dimension format

[powerhound]

I'm currently working on drawings that require dual dimensioning by the customer. The formats for metric and imperial unit dimensioning and tolerancing are different (i.e., leading zeros vs. trailing zeroes, unequally disposed tolerance). Is there a way I can set up the dual dimensioning such that the correct format for each is followed?

John Acosta, GDTP Senior Level

 

[ctopher]

Within SW, (open dwg) go to Tools/Options/Document Properties/Dimensions you can change Dual Dimensions settings.

Chris, CSWP
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[powerhound]

Chris,

What I'm trying to do is set it up so that the metric dimensions have leading zeroes and no trialing zeroes and then the inch dimensions have trailing zeroes and no leading zeroes. So far I've only been able to make them both the same.

John Acosta, GDTP Senior Level

 

[ctopher]

Here is my setup. If you want trailing zeros, change dec places. In my case .025 would be .0250. If it's .0251, no trailing zero.

Chris, CSWP
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[powerhound]

Oh Jeez! There where it says "leading zeroes", mine is set to "show" thus ignoring the requirements of the standard. Thanks Chris.

John Acosta, GDTP Senior Level

 

[drcole]

should the metric dimensions be in the brackets? my system puts the inches in brackets

 

[ctopher]

Yes, they should be brackets "[ ]". Parentheses "( )" mean reference.

Chris, CSWP
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[drcole]

how do i get the metric dimensions in the brackets. my sw puts the inches in the brackets

 

[ctopher]

Change the setting to show dual dim on bottom

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