All about the dimensions!

What is a dimension?
‡ A dimension is a size that you need to know to build your object.

Basic Rules about Dimensions

‡ You never put dimensions on an isometric view unless that is the only view you have! ‡ Dimensions should always be on the outside of the view.
This is a Mistake! All Dimensions should be on the outside of the view!

This is done correctly! All Dimensions should be on the outside of the view!

Basic Rules about Dimensions

‡ When you have multiple dimensions, layer them!
This is done correctly! It makes reading the measurements easier!

Basic Rules about Dimensions

‡ For any feature, or part you should have at least 2 dimensions.
Length This is done correctly! It shows the basic sizes of the object.

Height

Basic Rules about Dimensions

Basic Shape

‡ Each major feature has at least 2 dimensions!

Basic Shape dimension

Basic Shape dimension

Basic Shape dimension

Basic Shape dimension

Basic Rules about Dimensions

If have the dimension once on one view, then you will not need it on the other view.

Different types of Dimensions

Horizontal Radius Vertical

Diameter

What is a title block?

‡ A title block tells you important information about who created the drawing, what scale you are using, the date and part name of the object.