Dimensions
The eMachineShop CAD software uses implicit dimensioning which means that you don't have to spend the time creating conventional dimensioning lines. However, numerical positions, diameters and similar information is visible in the numeric bar (located under the toolbar) upon clicking on a line.
Nevertheless, if desired or needed, you can specify or annotate dimensions directly on your drawing.
To add explicit dimensions to your drawing:
- Draw a straight line.
- Choose Line | Machine | Comments to Machinist (or) Comments To Myself | Dimension.
- Click OK.
To add other types of explicit dimensions such as angles use Comments To Machinist.
To have an eMachineShop CAD designer add explicit dimensions on your drawing for you, see Design Services.
Also see Tolerances and GD&T.
