AutoCAD Dimensioning Techniques

What is does it mean to dimension an object in AutoCAD?

• The designer takes a measurement.

• Measure a hole

• The designer communicates the actual measurement from one datum to another.

How many dimensions must I include when creating an object from a sketch.

• Some of them

• Most of them

• All of them

• None of them

The theoretically perfect element from which a dimension is placed is called a(n)

• Data point

• Pick point

• Base point

• Datum

When determining where to place a dimension, a drafter should choose the view...

• That looks the prettiest

• Where the feature being dimensioned will most clearly be described by the dimension

• That she or he likes the most

• The left side view

There are two main types of dimensions, check both.

• Angle

• Size

• Location

• Radius

When dimensioning a hole, you must include what dimensions?

• Size

• Location

• Angle

• Size and location

A note that is on a sketch may include what information (Check all that apply)

• Type of material used

• Type of finish used

• What the part is

• Anything that describes the object more clearly

Minimum distance for the offset from visible lines should be:

• .32"

• .062"

• .032"

• .62"

Maximum distance for the offset from visible lines should be:

• .32"

• .062"

• .032"

• .62"

The end of the a leader line closest to the dimension text should include:

• Horizontal landing line

• Arrowhead

• Tick mark

• Symbol