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	==='''Note'''===		==='''Note'''===
−	Before starting the tutorial, a part must be ~~created~~. This tutorial will be using the part that was created in the '''[[XYZ Designer Tutorial]]'''.	+	Before starting the tutorial, a part must be completed. This tutorial will be using the part that was created in the '''[[XYZ Designer Tutorial]]'''.

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	==='''Note'''===		==='''Note'''===
−	Before starting the tutorial, a part must be created. This tutorial will be using the part that was created in the '''[[XYZ Designer Tutorial]]'''. ~~'''Please complete the XYZ Designer tutorial before proceeding.'''~~	+	Before starting the tutorial, a part must be created. This tutorial will be using the part that was created in the '''[[XYZ Designer Tutorial]]'''.

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 '''The tutorial is complete!'''
-See the '''[[Part Verify]]''' page for information on each individual function used in this tutorial.
+Click the '''close button''' in the bottom right corner or the '''red X''' in the upper right to exit the part verify plug-in window.
-[[File:partvertut16.png|600px]]
+See the '''[[Part Verify]]''' page for information on each individual function used in this tutorial.

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 Next, instead of placing the dimension by choosing points freely, '''the snapping function will be activated'''. This will ensure the dimensions will snap to exact locations when placing the dimension start and end points. When this function is on, only specific points such as the starting edge of the part, the start of a bend, the apex, the center of the bend, or the ending edge of the part can be selected.
-'''Activate the snapping function''' by clicking the box next to the snapping icon (grid & magnet), as shown below.
+'''Activate the snapping function''' by checking the box next to the snapping icon (grid & magnet), as shown below.
 [[File:partvertut10.png]]

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	[[File:partvertut11.png\|900px]]		[[File:partvertut11.png\|900px]]
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		+	Again, the part dimension values will be displayed on both '''the part model and on the panel on the left side of the window''', as shown below.
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		+	[[File:partvertut14.png\|600px]]
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	See the '''[[Part Verify]]''' page for information on each individual function used in this tutorial.		See the '''[[Part Verify]]''' page for information on each individual function used in this tutorial.
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		+	Click the '''close button''' in the bottom right corner or the '''red X''' in the upper right to exit the part verify plug-in window.
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		+	[[File:partvertut16.png\|600px]]

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	'''The tutorial is complete!'''		'''The tutorial is complete!'''

−	See the [[Part Verify]] page for information on each individual function used in this tutorial.	+	See the '''[[Part Verify]]''' page for information on each individual function used in this tutorial.

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 ==='''Note'''===
 Before starting the tutorial, a part must be created. This tutorial will be using the part that was created in the '''[[XYZ Designer Tutorial]]'''. '''Please complete the XYZ Designer tutorial before proceeding.'''
 ==='''Step 1'''===
 Once the part design is complete, go to the top of the window and '''click on the tools menu'''. '''Select the part verify option''' from the drop down menu to access the part verify plug-in.
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 ==='''Step 2'''===
 '''The part verify window will open'''. There will be a 3D model of the part shown in the display frame to the right. The controls and options are shown to the left and below the display frame. The cursor location will be indicated by the light blue cross hair while in the display frame.
 [[File:partvertut04.png|600px]]
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 ==='''Step 9'''===

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 '''In the top left corner''', there will be 6 different tiles that represent the view of the part along each of the X, Y, and Z axes. These are used to control which direction the part is viewed from.
 '''Click the Z+ / Y- button'''.
 [[File:partvertut05.png|600px]]
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 Next, a '''new viewing direction''' will be chosen again.
 '''Click the Z+ / X- button'''.
 [[File:partvertut08.png|600px]]
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 Next, instead of placing the dimension by choosing points freely, '''the snapping function will be activated'''. This will ensure the dimensions will snap to exact locations when placing the dimension start and end points. When this function is on, only specific points such as the starting edge of the part, the start of a bend, the apex, the center of the bend, or the ending edge of the part can be selected.
-'''Activate the snapping function''' by clicking the box next to the snapping icon, as shown below.
+'''Activate the snapping function''' by clicking the box next to the snapping icon (grid & magnet), as shown below.
 [[File:partvertut10.png]]
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 First, click the point at the center of the tube in the upper left corner to place the start of the dimension.  Click the point at the starting edge of the part in the bottom right corner to place the end of the dimension.
 [[File:partvertut11.png|900px]]

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 ==='''Step 2'''===
-'''The part verify window will open'''.
+'''The part verify window will open'''. There will be a 3D model of the part shown in the display frame to the right. The controls and options are shown to the left and below the display frame. The cursor location will be indicated by the light blue cross hair while in the display frame.
 [[File:partvertut04.png|600px]]
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 '''Now, the first dimension will be placed'''.
-First, click the point approximately at the center of the tube in the bottom right corner. This will be the starting point of the dimension. After that point is clicked, move the cursor away and the dimensions will be generated as the cursor moves.  Next, click the point on the outside edge of the straight length before the third bend to place the end of the dimension. See the image below.
+First, click the point approximately at the center of the tube in the bottom right corner. This will be the starting point of the dimension. After that point is clicked, move the cursor away and the dimensions will be generated as the cursor moves.  Next, click the point on the top outside edge of the straight length before the third bend to place the end of the dimension. See the image below. Once the dimension is placed, it may help to zoom out a bit (Use the mouse scroll wheel) to properly see each dimension.
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 '''Now, another dimension will be placed'''.
-First, click the point at the center of the tube in the upper left corner to place the start of the dimension.  Click the point at the starting edge of the point in the bottom right corner to place the end of the dimension.
+First, click the point at the center of the tube in the upper left corner to place the start of the dimension.  Click the point at the starting edge of the part in the bottom right corner to place the end of the dimension.

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 ==='''Step 7'''===
-Next, instead of placing the dimension by choosing points freely, '''the snapping function will be activated'''. This will ensure the dimensions will snap to exact locations when placing the dimension start and end points. When this function is on, the only points that can be selected are the starting edge of the part, the start of a bend, the apex, the center of the bend, or the ending edge of the part.
+Next, instead of placing the dimension by choosing points freely, '''the snapping function will be activated'''. This will ensure the dimensions will snap to exact locations when placing the dimension start and end points. When this function is on, only specific points such as the starting edge of the part, the start of a bend, the apex, the center of the bend, or the ending edge of the part can be selected.
 '''Activate the snapping function''' by clicking the box next to the snapping icon, as shown below.