Dimension format

The Dimension Format string specifies how the dimensions of a catalog part are presented in the application and its outputs. The string can contain normal characters and data field definitions. When the dimensional description is generated, the normal characters are simply copied into it, the data fields are evaluated, and the resulting string is placed in the correct position in the output.

The data field definitions must consist of the following elements:

1. The percentage character '%'.
2. A number that specifies the ordinal position of the value in the Dimension Table.
3. A one-character code that specifies how to format the value in the output. See One-character format codes.

Example

A pipe has "Nominal Size" as its first dimension, and "Wall Thickness" as its second dimension. Moreover, "Wall Thickness" has "Schedule number" as an alternative dimension.

Dimension format:

NS %1e SCH %2s

Output:

NS 2" SCH 40

where

• NS is printed as written in the dimension format.
• 2" is the first dimension (1) from the Dimension Table, presented as inches with fractions to 1/16" as specified by the format code (e).
• SCH is printed as written in the dimension format.
• 40 is the second dimension (2) from the Dimension Table, but presented using its alternative dimension as specified by the format code (s).

Example metric dimension formats:

Related Topics

Format strings