Measure Tools


	The Measure Tools tab contains two categories of options: Update Graphic properties

Update


	Automatic update in part Selecting this check box automatically updates measures made on parts if you edit the part. By default, this check box is cleared.
	`Notes:` Only associative measures can be updated. For this option to be taken into account, you need to select `Automatic` located in the `Infrastructure -> Part Infrastructure -> General -> Update`frame.

	By default, this option is selected
	Automatic update in product Selecting this check box automatically updates measures made on products if you modify geometry or move geometry in a product structure context. By default, this check box is cleared.
	`Notes``:` Only associative measures can be updated. If you edit a part, the measure is updated when you activate the product.


	Graphic properties set in the Options dialog box are automatically applied to documents containing measures made before Version 5 Release 8, Service Pack 1 when you open the document. You are therefore advised to customize your graphic properties before you open the document.
	Display ~ for approximate measurement Selecting this check box sets the default display of the tilde (~) in dialog boxes and the geometry area to visually identify approximate measures. By default, this check box is selected. Color Use the `Color` chooser to set the fill color. By default, the `Color` is as shown above. Line width Use the `Line width` dropdown list to set the measure line width. By default, the `Line width` is as shown above. Text color Use the `Text color` chooser to set the text color. By default, the `Text color` is as shown above. Box display Selecting this check box creates a box of the color specified around measures. By default, this check box is cleared.
	You cannot subsequently edit the text color or change the style (Box display check box or fill color) via the Edit Properties command.