Isometric drawing does not correctly dimension lap joint flange gaskets in AutoCAD Plant 3D

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May 20, 2024


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Issue:

Isometric drawing does not correctly dimension lap joint flange gaskets in AutoCAD Plant 3D.
ISO dimension of lap joint flange gaskets

Solution:

Follow these steps:
  1. Open Project Setup.
  2. Switch to the node "Isometric DWG Settings - Themes". 
  3. Adopt the following String dimension setting:
String dimension setting

Result:
dimension shows for lap joint flange gaskets

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For advanced users:
Alternatively it is possible to adopt the isoconfig.xml file of the used ISO style. 

Follow these steps:
  1. Open Isoconfig.xml from <project folder>\Isometric\<the used iso style folder>, use therefore a good XML Editor like XML Notepad.
  2. Switch to the node "Themes - Theme (name = Default) - Dimensions - DimensionTypes - DimensionType (name = String) - Anchor Points  - Anchor Point (name = Flange).
  3. Remove tag "ConnectionType".
  4. Copy from another Anchor Point the "folder" "EndPoints" and paste it into this Anchor Point. 
adopt the isoconfig.xml-file
  1. Save the file.
 

Products:

AutoCAD Plant 3D;


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