Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
annotation, and click to align the symbol to the reference plane. It is not
necessary to lock this alignment.
9. Draw another vertical reference plane 2′-0″ (600 mm) to the left of the
extrusion. Click the Pin button on the Modify tab to pin the plane in
place.
10. Click the Aligned button on the Annotate tab, and create a dimension
between the planes drawn in steps 6 and 9.
11. Select the dimension created in step 10. Choose the <Add Parameter>
option from the Label drop-down on the Options Bar.
12. Create an instance parameter with the following settings:
Parameter Type: Family parameter
Name: SymbolOffset
Group Parameter Under: Graphics
Instance check box: Selected
Click OK to exit the Parameter Properties dialog box.
13. Click the Family Types button on the Properties panel of the Create tab.
14. In the Family Types dialog box, set the Symbol Offset parameter value
to
2
′
-0
″ (
600
mm) and click OK.
