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Import and Measure Tubes and Brackets with GD&T-Type Datum Alignments

Learn how to effectively import and measure tubes and brackets using GD&T datums.

Written by Michael Cone

Updated at May 1st, 2026

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See this video to learn how to import and align a bracket following a tube alignment, or align a tube by locking to the bracket in a GD&T-type datum alignment.

 

 

 

 

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