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Annotation dimensions can also be used to drive model changes. Use the Dimension tool on the Detail tab to create dimensions that measure length, angle, and other characteristics. Click the bottom of the cylinder to create a temporary dimension that measures the height.Creating dimensions for reference is done with SpaceClaim Annotation tools. If the user is emailed a SpaceClaim document as an attachment, the system will use the viewer to display the part file in the Outlook window. When opening up SpaceClaim documents or STL files, as well as enabling the user to pan, zoom and rotate, there is one other nifty advantage. To create a dimension that measures the height of the cylinder, click the Ruler icon in the Options panel or on the mini-toolbar. The first is the release of a SpaceClaim viewer. For example, when using the Pull tool to change the height of a cylinder, a dimension appears that shows the size of the change: Usually dimensions appear on screen when using a tool to make an edit. Changes to a model are done with tools that use dimensions to define the size of a change. First, determine if you are dimensioning the model to indicate size and proportion or, if you want to drive changes to the model with dimensions.

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