In general, a circle is dimensioned by its diameter and an arc by its radius.
Holes are located by their centerlines, which may be extended and used as extension lines.
Dimensions should NOT be duplicated, or the same information given in two different ways.
Avoid dimensioning over or through the object.
A dimension should be attached to only one view; for example, extension lines should not connect two views.
5 True/False Questions
Leader lines point toward the center of the feature, and should not occur horizontally or vertically. → Leader lines point toward the center of the feature, and should not occur horizontally or vertically.
Whenever possible, locate dimensions between adjacent views. → Whenever possible, locate dimensions between adjacent views.
Concentric circles are dimensioned in the longitudinal view, whenever practical. → Concentric circles are dimensioned in the longitudinal view, whenever practical.
Dimensions should be attached to the view that best shows the contour of the feature to be dimensioned. → Dimensions should be attached to the view that best shows the contour of the feature to be dimensioned.
Avoid crossing extension lines, but do not break them when they do cross. → Avoid dimensioning over or through the object.