Define a Surface Symbol

Define the surface symbol data in the dialog box. The properties defined in the dialog box are displayed in the symbol preview.

Dialog Box Options

Applies to all surfaces

The circle is added to a symbol to symbolize the property, when the checkbox is selected. This property can also be selected for an old symbol.

General Symbol

Check the box if you want to add a general surface symbol. The default general surface symbol applies to those surfaces that do not have a symbol in the drawing.

Machining Type

Defines the surface machining method for the symbol. Select from the list.

Scratch mark

Defines the label indicating the direction of scratch marks. Select the label from the list.

Surface roughness and Min, Max

Define the maximum and minimum values for a surface roughness. First, select the surface roughness type, and then the value from a list. You can also edit a value in the field.

Method

Enter the method in the field, for example Polished.

Tolerance

Enter a tolerance value in the field.

Old standard

The software uses the standard ISO 1302 as a default. Select the checkbox if you want to use an older standard.

Dimension

Enter the period of measurement if you use the old standard. Select the length from the list or edit the value in the field.