Question

The advised position of placement of the dimensions should be ______

(a) Inside the view

(b) Outside the view

(c) On the boundaries of the view

(d) Cutting the view

This question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

I would like to ask this question from Basic Principles in Dimensioning -1 in division Lines, Lettering and Dimensioning of Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Outside the view

The best I can explain: It is advised to place the dimensions outside the view. This will bring a clear picture of the view and will help in the understanding of the dimensions. Placing the dimensions outside the view gives a cleaner look.