Dimensioning properties - Part dimensions tab (Integrated dimensioning)

Use the options on the Part dimensions tab of the Dimensioning Properties dialog box to view and modify part dimensioning settings for single-part, assembly and cast unit drawings.

Note that the contents of the dialog box vary depending on the drawing type, and all the options listed below are not available for all drawing types. This dialog box is displayed if you use Integrated dimensions dimensioning type.


Option	Description
Internal	Creates internal dimensions for secondary parts connected to the main part. None creates dimensions for secondary parts. Necessary creates only the dimensions that are necessary for assembling the parts. All creates all dimensions for the secondary parts.
Main part overall dimensions	Once creates one overall dimension for the main part. All creates overall dimensions for main parts in all views. None creates no overall dimensions for the main part. The Assembly part overall dimensions settings have some effect on these options.
Assembly part overall dimensions	Length only creates overall dimensions for an entire assembly or cast unit in the x direction only. All dimensions creates overall dimensions for an assembly or cast unit in all directions. Off creates no overall dimensions for an assembly or a cast unit.
Main part work points	On creates a check dimension between the outermost work points.
Main part shape (Shape dimensions)	On creates dimensions to show the shape of a main part. By default, Tekla Structures automatically draws shape dimensions on both ends of a beam, even if the ends are symmetrical.
Main part radius dimensions (Radius dimensions)	On creates radius dimensions for curved chamfers and round holes in the main part. This option is available only if you have set Main part shape dimensions to On. Note that this option does not create radius dimensions for curved beams or polybeams with chamfers.
Bevel dimensions	On creates linear dimensions of a bevel.
Bevel angle	Creates an angle dimension and defines which side of the bevel to dimension. The choices are None, Angle of cut and Angle of beam.
Knock off dimensions	On creates check dimensions from the edge of the main part to the work point.
Preferred dim side	Sets the preferred view (front or side) for part dimensions.
From the nearest floor level to part	On creates dimensions indicating the distance from the closest floor level to the bottom and/or top of the parts.
From grid to part centerline	On creates dimensions showing the offset of a part from the grid to the part center line.
From grid to part ends	On creates dimensions showing the offset of a part from the grid to the near or far end of the part.