Fake_Dimensions

This criterion checks whether the drawing contains fake dimensions. If so, the affected elements will be rated as incorrect.

This page discusses:

Context

Fake dimensions are neither related to the actual appearance nor to the associated 3D geometry. Fake dimensions must be identified distinctively to avoid parts with unrealistic dimensions to be involved into production.

To define if a dimension value is fake, right-click the object, and clear the Fake Dimension option in Properties > Value tab.

Check Information

Check Details Description
Applicable to: DrwDimension
Automatic Solution:
Check Parameters:
  • StdFakeDimensionExceptionField: String.

    Options to specify exception field.:

    • Nothing: No fake dimensions are allowed.
    • Main Text: Fake dimensions are allowed if the dimensions have main value as per Exception String.
    • Before Text: Fake dimensions are allowed if their main value is preceded by a text which is as per Exception String.
    • After Text: Fake dimensions are allowed if their main value is followed by a text which is as per Exception String.
    • Before and After Text: Fake dimensions are allowed if their main value is preceded as well as followed by a text which is as per Exception String.

    Note: By default, the value is set to Nothing.
  • StdFakeDimensionExceptionString: String.

    Option to specify string pattern which should be followed by StdFakeDimensionExceptionField.

    Note: By default, the value is set to NULL.
  • StdFakeDimensionRemoveFakeMode: Boolean.

    Option for correction. Using it, identified fake dimensions can be restored to original value.

    Note: By default, the value is set to False.
  • StdFakeDimensionDeleteFakeDim: Boolean.

    Option for correction. Using it, identified fake dimensions can be deleted.

    Note: By default, the value is set to False.