External references are specifically marked in the feature log. The type of the external reference will be distinguished, in particular with regard to whether it is actually used: If a feature log contains an external reference which is currently used by the part, this is indicated by an e in the icon, otherwise an a appears.(The property Use external references can be changed in the context menu of the feature log.)
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                         Point option  | 
                    
                         Mid point or end point of an edge, centre point of a circle etc. Given, e.g., for positioning points of standard bores.  | 
                
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                         Edge  | 
                    
                         For example, an edge which is filleted or rotated about a surface.  | 
                
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                         Surface  | 
                    
                         For example, a surface which is rotated or to which a part is trimmed.  | 
                
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                         Plane  | 
                    
                         The plane can be a real plane in a part, but also be defined via 3 points or 2 straight edges.  | 
                
            
 The symbol does not appear when generating the processing, but only after the first Feature recalculation. 
            
        
How the Feature Model Works • External References
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