Blanking Control when Creating Dimensionings *12​.1​.SP5*

Description

In Marine Drafting 12.1 SP4 Hotfix, a blanking group (similar to the one in Label creation dialog) has been incorporated in the following dimensioning dialogs:

• Linear 2D

• Radius

• Diameter

• Angle

• Linear 3D

• Axis Parallel

The blanking group contains

A check button Blank Out, controlling whether model geometry obscured by the dimensioning should be blanked-out (see Drafting default keyword DIM_AUTO_BLANKING).

A text field Margin, denoting the margin used when blanking-out (see Drafting default keyword DIM_BLANKING_MARGIN).

For example, the dialog in Linear 2D dimensioning now looks like:

Note:
Advanced and Mould Line buttons have been moved slightly to make room for the blanking group.

Benefits

Convenient User interface for blanking control when creating a dimensioning.

Compatibility Constraints

None

For More Information

Please see User Guide Marine Drafting /Operator’s Instructions / Drafting of above mentioned Dimensionings.

Affected Programs

AVEVA Hull Design, Marine Drafting