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Creates a horizontal or vertical dimension.
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Note: To create orthogonal dimensions automatically, see Auto Dimension.
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- Select the first point.
- Select the second point, or enter the length and angle of the dimensioned line in the Inspector Bar.
- For a horizontal dimension, move the mouse above or below the two points and click to define the location. You can also enter the length of the witness lines in the Inspector Bar.
- For a vertical dimension, define the dimension at either side of the two points.
Local menu options:
Segment Dimensioning, Entity Dimensioning
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- Select two points to define the dimension's direction. The dimension will be measured normal to this line. You can also define the first point, then specify the angle of the vector in the Inspector Bar.
- Select the first point of the object to be dimensioned. Select the second point, or enter the length and angle of the dimensioned line in the Inspector Bar.
- Move the mouse and click to define the location. You can also enter the length of the witness lines in the Inspector Bar.
Local menu options:
Segment Dimensioning, Entity Dimensioning: Available only after the dimension direction has been defined.
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- Select the point whose distance from the origin is to be displayed. A rubberband line appears, indicating the origin of the dimension.
- To display the Y coordinate (horizontal dimension text), move the mouse to either side of both the origin and the selected point, and click to locate the dimension. You can also enter the angle and length of the extension lines in the Inspector Bar.
- To display the X coordinate (vertical dimension text), move the mouse above or below both the origin and the selected point.
Local menu options:
Set Origin: By default, datum dimensions are created relative to the absolute origin. Use Set Origin to select a new origin. This origin will remain in effect until changed.
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When finished, select Cancel from the local menu or press Esc.
Local menu option:
Select Dimension: Select a new base dimension.
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- Select an existing linear base dimension. Click near the side you want the next dimension to be created. A temporary rectangle appears at the baseline end.
- Select the first point where you want a new continuous dimension.
- Continue selecting points. Each new continuous dimension will be measured from the previous dimension.
- When finished, select Cancel from the local menu or press Esc.
Local menu option:
Select Dimension: Select a new base dimension.
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- Select an existing linear base dimension. Click near the side you want the next dimension to be created. A temporary rectangle appears at the baseline end.
- Select the first point where you want a new incremental dimension.
- Continue selecting points. Each new incremental dimension will be measured from the previous dimension.
- When finished, select Cancel from the local menu or press Esc.
Local menu option:
Select Dimension: Select a new base dimension.
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