Question

The dimensions which are smaller are to be placed _______

(a) Nearer to the view

(b) Further from the outline of the view

(c) Inside the view

(d) On the view

The question was posed to me in class test.

My question comes from Basic Principles in Dimensioning in chapter Lines, Lettering and Dimensioning of Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Nearer to the view

For explanation I would say: The dimensions which are smaller should be placed nearer to the view while the larger view should be placed further away. Dimensions large or small should not be placed on the view. Extension lines should be used and the outlines of ht view for dimensioning.