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Chapter 6: Mechanical Dimensioning

Editing Dimensions

1.
The quickest and easiest way to modify dimensions is to use
A)the DDEDIT command.
B)the DIMEDIT command.
C)the DIMTEDIT command.
D)grips.
2.
To create a dimension for a spherical radius, edit the text to change the R on the radial dimension to
A)RS.
B)SR.
C)SPH.
D)S.
3.
To distinguish them from other dimensions, reference dimensions are
A)set inside a box.
B)enclosed in parentheses.
C)shown in a different color.
D)followed by the letters RD.
4.
To change the precision of a single dimension quickly,
A)use the DDEDIT command.
B)use the UNITS command.
C)select the dimension and right-click to display the shortcut menu.
D)double-click the dimension text to edit it.
5.
The DIMEDIT command
A)adds descriptive notes to dimension text.
B)repositions text to avoid interfering with another dimension.
C)updates existing dimensions to the current dimension style.
D)moves and rotates dimension text and changes the angle of the extension line.
6.
To place the dimensions correctly on an isometric drawing, use the
A)Rotate option of the DIMEDIT command.
B)Oblique option of the DIMEDIT command.
C)Rotate option of the DIMTEDIT command.
D)grips to reposition the extension lines.
7.
To update a dimension,
A)pick the Dimension Update button on the Dimension toolbar.
B)enter the UPDATE command.
C)enter the DIMEDIT command and select the Update option.
D)pick the UPDATE button on the status bar.
8.
The Angle option of the DIMTEDIT command changes the angle of the
A)dimension text.
B)extension lines.
C)arrows on the dimension line.
D)entire dimension.
9.
To display a list of all the dimension styles defined in the current drawing, pick the Dimension Update button and select the
A)Status option.
B)Restore option.
C)Variables option.
D)? option.
10.
To move rotated dimension text back to its default position, use the
A)Default option of the DDEDIT command.
B)Home option of the DIMEDIT command.
C)Rotate option of the DIMEDIT command.
D)Move option of the DDEDIT command.
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