AMEDGESYM command

Draws an edge symbol and attaches it to an entity.

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Note: This command only works for drawings that contain mechanical entities. To set the environment for BricsCAD Mechanical drawings, see the Overview of 2D Mechanical Drawings commands article.

Method

Select the object to attach the edge symbol to and specify the points for its location.

After creating the edge symbol with the AMEDGESYM command, its properties can be configured in the Properties panel:

Symbol
Drafting standard
Displays the drafting standard.
Standard revision
Displays the standard revision.
Scale
Sets the note scale.
Majority symbol
Chooses to display or to not display the majority symbol.
Requirements
Defines the edge symbol requirements.
Direction
Defines the position of the Undefined size sign.
Defined
The sign will be on a position defined by the Undefined size direction property.
Undefined
The sign will be on an undefined (middle) position.
Undefined size
Defines the edge.
None
Defines no requirements for the edge type. If available, upper and lower limits are displayed.
Burr or passing permitted
Defines the edge type as burr or passing.
Undercut required
Defines the edge type as undercut.
Undefined size direction
Defines the position of the undefined size sign.
Upper limit
Defines the upper value by typing it in the box or by selecting it from the drop-down list.
Lower limit
Defines the lower value by typing it in the box or by selecting it from the drop-down list.
All around
Adds the all around mark to the edge symbol.
Standard label
Displays the standard revision next to the symbol.
Leader
Primary arrowhead
Sets the leader style.