Dimensioning 2D Files (SAP Library - Engineering Workbench (PP-BD))

Dimensioning 2D Files

Use

The integrated viewer contains dimensioning functions so you can measure angles, lines and radii and save them to a layer. There are two ways of adding measurements to an original application file:

You only need the measurements for the time being and therefore they do not have to be saved in a layer.

You want to save the measurements for later processing purposes. In this case you save the measurements in an existing layer or create a new layer for the measurements.

Measurement Functions and Measurement Procedures

The following dimensioning functions can be used for measurement:

Measuring function	Procedure
Angle measurement	Position the cursor on the first side of the angle and click the left-hand mouse button. Position the cursor on the vertex of the angle and click the left-hand mouse button. Position the cursor on the second side of the angle and click the left-hand mouse button.
Line measurement	Position the cursor on the beginning point of the line and click the left-hand mouse button. Position the cursor on the end point of the line and click the left-hand mouse button.
Radius measurement	Position the cursor on three points one after the other for the circle to be measured. Click with the left-hand mouse button on each point.

The following measurement procedures can be selected:

Procedure

Use

Pixel

This measurement is best used with original application files in pixel format such as: *.TIF, *.BMP.
The b asis of this procedure is the pixels that are saved in the original application file.
In order to preserve accuracy of the measurement results it is highly recommended that you Calibrate before measuring lines and radii.

Vector

This measurement is best used with original application files in vector format such as: *.DWG, *.CGM.
The basis for this procedure is the data for the vectors (contact point, direction, and relief) that is saved in the original application file.

Dimensioning without Saving

You are displaying the original application file with the integrated viewer of the standard SAP system and the viewer function bar is active.

Select Tools ® Dimensioning.

The system adapts the function bar for the new functions. For example, measurement and dimensioning functions as well as calibration are available.

A description of the meaning of the application functions can be found here: Creating Markups as Comments.

Select the measurement procedure for the original application file (for example pixel for *.TIF).

Select the measurement function (such as length measurement).

The remainder of the procedure depends on which measurement procedure you selected.

If you selected Pixel it is recommended that you calibrate first. Then execute the measurement function.

If you selected Vector you can start immediately with the measurement function.

You can switch between any measurement functions.

You can return to the viewer function bar of the viewer by selecting . The measurement data is not saved.

Dimensioning with Saving

You are displaying the original application file with the integrated viewer of the standard SAP System and selected Redlining functions. The Redlining function bar is active.

See also: Maintaining Layers for 2D Files

Select Settings ® Extras.

Make changes to the following settings in the dialog box that appears:

Select Measurement functions on.

You must set this indicator in order to use the measurement functions in the Redlining function bar.

Select Calibrate if the original application file is a pixel format.
Select the measurement procedure such ash Pixel orientated.
Confirm with .

The Redlining function bar is active again.

Select the measurement function (such as length measurement).

If you selected Pixel it is recommended that you Calibrate first. Then execute the measurement function.

If you selected Vector you can start immediately with the measurement function.

You can switch between any measurement functions.

Save the layer using .