Dimension Tolerance

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The Dimension Tolerance dialog box is accessible by clicking Tolerance in the Dimensions Options or the Dimension Properties dialog box. It controls the dimension tolerance values and the display of non-integer dimensions. The options available depend on the type of tolerance selected and whether you are setting document options or applying the specifications to selected dimensions. A window previews the dimension and the tolerances.

Tolerance type

Select one of the following from the list: None, Basic, Bilateral, Limit, Symmetric, MIN, MAX, Fit, Fit with tolerance, or Fit (tolerance only).

Tolerance values

Specify the Maximum Variation and/or Minimum Variation values as appropriate for the type of tolerance that you selected.

Hole Fit and Shaft Fit

Hole Fit and Shaft Fit are available only for Fit, Fit with tolerance, or Fit (tolerance only) types for Dimension Properties only. Specify a letter.

NOTE: Tolerances and parentheses are available in the Fit with tolerance type if you specify Hole Fit or Shaft Fit, but not both.

Font/Fit tolerance font

Specify the font to use for the dimension tolerance text. For Fit and Fit with tolerance, Fit tolerance font is available for the Hole Fit and Shaft Fit text.

Show parentheses

Select for parentheses around the tolerances for Bilateral, Symmetric, or Fit with tolerance types.

Linear tolerance or Angular tolerance

Choose either Linear tolerance or Angular tolerance. These options are available only if you access the Dimension Tolerance dialog box through Tools, Options, Document Properties, Dimensions. These options let you set the document properties for linear and angular tolerances.

Fit tolerance display

Choose either Stacked with line display , Stacked without line display , or Linear Display .

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