With this command you generate a symbol for stating the condition of surfaces. The standard DIN ISO 1302 is the basis for the symbols.
Dialog box Surface symbol
In the dialog box you will find on the left side the display section with the preview. On the right side you can see the operating section with the register buttons Symbol, Format and Manager.
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Display section
The display section shows a schematic preview of the current surface symbol.
Below the preview you will find options for changing the display. You will find further information on this in the section Display options for labels.
Operating section
Register button Symbol
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Dialog box section Properties
Production Defines the type of surface production. You can choose as required, machining or non-machining production.
Roughness value Specifies the maximum mean roughness value (Ra) in μm. In the second input field (to) if you also enter a mean roughness value, then this is taken as the maximum mean roughness value and the value previously entered in the field Roughness value is taken as the minimum mean roughness value.
Processing Specifies a processing method (e.g ground). You can also save this text in various languages by changing the language. To do this, click the button [...].
Limit wavelength Defines the part of the sampling length used for the evaluation.
Symbol for groove direction Specifies a symbol for the groove direction.
Process allowance Specifies the process allowance in mm.
Register button Format
Here you can adapt the formatting of the labels to your own requirements. You will find further information on this in the section Format settings for labels.
Register button Manager
You will find a detailed description of the functions of the manager in the Chapter Management of objects.
Not all the described management functions are available here.
End of program
When you quit the dialog box Edge symbol with OK, the settings are saved for the duration of the drawing session. The positioning of the surface symbol occurs according to the following syntax:
Input request
Specify insertion point:
Use the mouse or enter coordinates to specify an insertion point of the surface symbol.
