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Inter-part References
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An associative link to a part external to the one being worked on. These references are sometimes called external references. For example, a hole may reference its centerline location from another part, creating an associated link from the hole feature to the other part.
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Reference
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Reference Data
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Reference Dimension
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Externally Defined