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Revision Symbol Ties

Question asked by Aaron Ferrier on Oct 20, 2016
Latest reply on Oct 20, 2016 by Rob Edwards

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I'm trying to link a revision symbol to a dimension so that when the drawing changes, the revision symbol moves with the dimension.

I've already attached the revision symbol to the drawing view, and I tried grouping the symbol and dimension. This works when I'm moving the dimensions by hand.

However, when I change the part configuration, while the grouping of the symbol and dimension is maintained, the dimension shifts with the part while the symbol does not. In this case, when I change the part to a shorter configuration, the dimension shifts down with the part while the revision stays in the original position, which is now above the view. I can then move the two in unison, as they're still grouped, but there is now a large gap separating them.

Is there any way to group the two so that the revision symbol stays with the dimension during the configuration change?

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John Stoltzfus Oct 20, 2016 12:26 PM

Add it right at the dimension dialog box

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Aaron Ferrier @ John Stoltzfus on Oct 20, 2016 12:37 PM

That could work in this situation, but it isn't really connected to the revision.

There is no symbol to insert if say, a hexagonal revision symbol is used, or there are more than 26 revisions, as some of our drawings have.

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John Stoltzfus @ Aaron Ferrier on Oct 20, 2016 12:45 PM

Look at the drop down list - it says "More Symbols" - Plus you can make up your own

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Aaron Ferrier @ John Stoltzfus on Oct 20, 2016 1:18 PM

How?

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John Stoltzfus @ Aaron Ferrier on Oct 20, 2016 1:43 PM

Take a look at the attached which was uploaded by Rob Edwards

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symbol code generator.xls1.5 MB

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Rob Edwards @ Aaron Ferrier on Oct 20, 2016 2:13 PM

If you just want to add some extra symbols to a set that already exists it should be pretty straightforward to just copy the existing code and add in your new text.

Here's a snip of what the gtol.sym file looks like for these symbols

you will have to give your new symbol a name, and description - that's what * does

So copying the code and just altering the bit I highlighted would change the text

the gtol.sym file is located here...

there are instructions at the head of the file

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Christian Chu Oct 20, 2016 1:30 PM

How about insert "revision symbol" on the dwg

Highlight revision symbol and "ctr -x" and select a view and "ctr-v"

Note: you now attach the revision symbol to the view, not to the dimension; however, when you move the view, the dim moves with it

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John Stoltzfus Oct 20, 2016 12:26 PM
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Add it right at the dimension dialog box
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- Aaron Ferrier @ John Stoltzfus on Oct 20, 2016 12:37 PM
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  That could work in this situation, but it isn't really connected to the revision.
  
  There is no symbol to insert if say, a hexagonal revision symbol is used, or there are more than 26 revisions, as some of our drawings have.
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  - John Stoltzfus @ Aaron Ferrier on Oct 20, 2016 12:45 PM
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    Look at the drop down list - it says "More Symbols" - Plus you can make up your own
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    - Aaron Ferrier @ John Stoltzfus on Oct 20, 2016 1:18 PM
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      - John Stoltzfus @ Aaron Ferrier on Oct 20, 2016 1:43 PM
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        Take a look at the attached which was uploaded by Rob Edwards
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        symbol code generator.xls1.5 MB
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      - Rob Edwards @ Aaron Ferrier on Oct 20, 2016 2:13 PM
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        If you just want to add some extra symbols to a set that already exists it should be pretty straightforward to just copy the existing code and add in your new text.
        Here's a snip of what the gtol.sym file looks like for these symbols
        
        you will have to give your new symbol a name, and description - that's what * does
        So copying the code and just altering the bit I highlighted would change the text
        
        the gtol.sym file is located here...
        there are instructions at the head of the file
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Christian Chu Oct 20, 2016 1:30 PM
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How about insert "revision symbol" on the dwg
Highlight revision symbol and "ctr -x" and select a view and "ctr-v"
Note: you now attach the revision symbol to the view, not to the dimension; however, when you move the view, the dim moves with it
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