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2. Each feature should be dimensioned only once on a drawing (dimension
marked in one view should not be repeated in another view).
3. Dimension should be placed on the view where shape is best seen.
Figure 4.2 : Placing the dimension where the shape is best shown
4. As far as possible, dimensions should be expressed in one unit only, preferably
in millimeters, without showing the unit symbol (mm).
5. Dimensions should be outside the view unless it improves the clarity if placed
inside.
Figure 4.3 : Best dimension placing
