Add baseline dimensions

  1. On the ribbon, click Annotate tab Dimension panel Baseline .

    Alternatively, on the ribbon, click Annotate tab Dimension panel Baseline Set .

  2. Select the geometry to dimension in the graphics window :
    • Click to select individual edges.
    • Click and drag a window to select multiple edges.
  3. Right-click and select Continue. Move the cursor to preview placement of the dimensions.
  4. Autodesk Inventor assigns a point on the first of the selected edges as the origin.

    To specify a different origin, right-click the dimension extension line that you want to assign as the origin and select Make Origin.

    Tip: Press the backspace key before ending the command to undo the last selection step.
  5. Click to place the dimensions.
  6. Right-click and select Create.

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