Define dimensioning

Dimensions are associative annotation objects that represent building object measurements. Dimensions are more than lines or vectors; they are interactive callouts of geometry. In automatic dimensioning Tekla Structures creates dimensions in the whole drawing or in drawing views based on dimensioning settings you define before creating the drawing.

In single-part, assembly and cast unit drawings automatic dimensions are set view by view.

In general arrangement drawings, automatic dimensions are set for the whole drawing.

You can define automatic dimensions settings before you create a drawing and you can also modify the settings after you have created the drawing.

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Create automatic dimensions in single-part, assembly or cast unit views	Automatic view-level dimensions Add automatic view-level dimensions Example workflow: Create automatic overall and hole dimensions on view level
Check the settings affecting dimension creation	Dimensioning rule properties
Create a filter that is needed in view-level dimensioning for selecting the objects that you want to dimension	Create a drawing view filter for view-level dimensioning
See examples of different combinations of dimensioning types and settings	Various scenarios of using different dimensioning types Example: Use both view-level dimensioning and integrated dimensioning Example: Use only integrated dimensioning Example: Use only view-level dimensioning Examples: Dimensions created with view-level dimensioning
Use the traditional way of dimensioning in the Dimensioning dialog box by using the dimensioning type Integrated	Add automatic view-specific dimensions using dimensioning type Integrated
Create dual dimension tags automatically in all types of drawings	Add automatic dual dimensions
Control the dimensions that Tekla Structures adds for unfolded parts	Add dimensions to unfolded parts
Create minimum and maximum position dimensions for bolts	Add minimum and maximum position dimensions to bolts
Add extensions to dimension lines	Create dimension line extensions
Adjust extension line settings	Set the dimension extension line length
Adjust absolute dimensions	Change the appearance of absolute dimensions
Exaggerate narrow dimensions to make them easier to read	Create exaggerated dimensions
Use another prefix in radial dimensions	Change the prefix in radial dimensions
Dimension plates using advanced options	Add dimensions to plates
Adjust profile dimensioning using dimension planes table	Add dimensions to profiles
See examples of sloped dimension texts	Sloped dimension texts
Add automatic dimensions in general arrangement drawings	Add automatic dimensions to general arrangement drawings

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