In PARTdataManager, in the Part view, load the part to be dimensioned.

In PARTdataManager, open the dialog area Dimensions by clicking on the same-named command in the context menu of the toolbars.

-> The dialog is displayed as docking area. You can detach the area via drag and drop so that it is displayed as a single window.

Make sure that dimensionings are displayed in the 3D view.

Therefor, in the toolbar of the 3D view, click on the button Show Dimensions , if needed.

Make sure that the connection points are displayed in the 3D view.

Therefor, in the toolbar Montage, click on the button Show connection points.

Click on the button Create new dimension .

-> The respective dialog box opens.

In the list field, select the option HORIZONTAL and confirm with OK.

-> In the upper half of the dialog area Dimensions a new ID is automatically created.

-> In the lower half of the dialog area Dimensions all corresponding parameters are displayed.

Under Mandatory parameters -> Views select the desired 2D view(s), where the dimensioning has to be displayed.

Note As long as still the button Save changes has not been clicked, at each changed parameter an icon is displayed, with which you can undo the respective action.

Now determine the Start point of the dimensioning.

Therefor click on the desired Connection point.

-> The Connection point is marked in red.

Click into the input field of Start point and enter the name of the connection point via Ctrl+V from the clipboard.

Repeat the same procedure for the End point.

In the list field of Position, select the value BBOX (Bounding box) and under Offset (BBOX) enter the value 10.

-> As soon as all Mandatory parameters are set, the dimensioning is shown in the 3D view.

If needed, you can modify Optional parameters (e.g. Text) or set (e.g. Arrow size).

Text:

Tip The exact part name can be looked up under Start point for example.

A complete summary of all PARTdesigner expressions can be found under Section 7.8, “Functions - PARTdesigner-Expressions ”.

When all settings are done, click on Save changes .

-> The undo icon disappears at all changed parameters.

Now click on 2D derivation.

The set dimensioning is also used for the 2D derivation.

When exporting to the CAD system the dimensioning is transferred as well.