Graphics Programs Reference
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4. Dimension from the horizontal reference plane to the reference line by
clicking the Aligned button on the Dimension panel of the Create tab.
5. Select the dimension, and select the Add Parameter option from the
Label drop-down on the Options Bar, as shown in
Figure 18.18
.
Figure 18.18
Assigning a parameter to dimension
6. In the Parameter Properties dialog box, name the parameter
Symbol
Offset
, choose Graphics for the group, and make it an instance
parameter. Click OK.
7. Select the symbol linework and label. Do not select the reference planes
or reference line. Group the selected items by clicking the Create Group
button on the Create panel of the contextual tab, shown in
Figure 18.19
.
Name the group
Duplex
, and click OK to continue.
Figure 18.19
Creating a group
8. Click the Align button on the Modify tab, and align the group to the
reference line by selecting the reference line and then an end point of
one of the vertical lines in the receptacle symbol. Lock the alignment by
clicking the padlock icon, shown in
Figure 18.20
.
Figure18.20
Aligning and locking the group
