Tolerance Format

Command Activation

The Tolerance Format command permits the selection of the default Tolerance Format for feature locations. There are four available choices:

• Bilateral
• Regardless of Feature Size (RFS)
• Maximum Material Condition (MMC)
• Least Material Condition (LMC)

The selection has no affect on the standard bilateral tolerance of characteristics of size, attitude or shape. Of special interest is the fact that Geomet is smart enough to switch down from positional MMC or LMC to RFS and finally to Linear tolerance when features are measured which can only be so toleranced.

The current Tolerance Format is reported in the Current Status when Tolerance has been turned on. This allows for fast reference to the current state. The Current Status will show:

figure 1, Tolerance Format Selection

There are two methods to select the default format. Using the main drop-down menus, [Tolerances→Tolerance Format→.....], select from the menu the format choice.

Using the <Shift + R> keystroke displays a dialog from which you can choose the format, see figure 1.

When a format has been chosen, an entry is made in the inspection report. Each featured measured or constructed will default to the selected tolerance format.

 

 

 

Related Procedures:

Tolerance State On / Off, Tolerance, Out-of-Tolerance Flash Message