Geometrical Datum

Create a datum reference for a point on the screen or curve.

To create a geometrical datum:

1. Select Geometric datum from the drafting entities toolbar.

2. Pick the location of the geometrical datum start point.

3. Pick a point in the graphic area to position the geometric tolerance and exit

4. Drag the entity either by clicking on the leader to move it, or the text box to move the shoulder. (Shoulders are automatically added to non-horizontal geometries but can be added/removed from horizontal geometries by clicking the Straight/Shoulder toggle option in the popup menu.

5. Enter a character in the text box.

5. Press exit when finished.

Note: Right-click on the entity itself to access the entity-specific and general functions from the popup menu:

Click each item in the Interaction Dialog for an explanation.

Click the Geometric datum parameters for an explanation:x

See Entity Overview for a general description.