Automatically Dimension Flat Patterns

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QUESTION / CONTEXT: Create an ilogic code to automatically dimension a flat pattern in inventor 2023

1. It first checks if the active document is a part document and if it has a flat pattern.
2. If it's a sheet metal part with a flat pattern, it activates the 2D sketch of the flat pattern.
3. It then adds dimensions to the sketch using the `DimensionConstraints.AddTwoPointDistance` method. You will need to replace the code within this section with your specific dimensioning logic.
4. Finally, it updates the sketch to apply the dimensions.
5. It checks if the active document is a drawing document.
6. It iterates through each sheet in the drawing and each view on the sheet.
7. It activates each view, allowing you to add dimensions to it.
8. You can use the `oSheet.DrawingDimensions.AddLinear` method (or other relevant methods) to add dimensions to the view. In this example, a linear dimension is added from (0, 0) to (10, 0). Replace this with your specific dimensioning logic.

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