Creating 2D Drawings from 3D Data - Inventor 2013 and Inventor LT 2013 Essentials - page 51

5. Select the SECTION A-A text, and drag it below the view so it is leg-
ible. Figure 2.20 shows the result.

FIGURE 2.20 Relocate the section
view label for a better drawing view.

Now that the views have been updated with new or repositioned elements, you
can turn your attention to dimensioning.

Dimensioning

If you've used traditional 2D CAD tools in the past for drafting, then the tools
Inventor uses to apply dimensions should seem familiar but different at the same
time. Rather than offer the user a broad array of dimensioning tools, Inventor
uses intelligence that changes the type of dimension based on the selected geom-
etry. Add the ability to change many options while you are placing the dimen-
sion, and you are sure to appreciate the power available to you.

The General Dimension Tool
To place individual dimensions in the drawing, the General Dimension tool will
give you most anything you will need. For horizontal, vertical, aligned, radial,
and diameter dimensions, you can just use this tool.

Certification
Objective

1. Make certain that the 2013 Essentials project file is active, and then
open c02-13.idw from the Drawings\Chapter​2 folder.