Create an Angular Dimension
Create an angular dimension between any two edges. Change the dimension precision or the dimension unit using the dimension options.
Important: Angular dimensions are per snapshot based and hence there is no browser representation for an angular dimension. A dimension from one snapshot cannot be cloned or made visible in another snapshot.
Command Access:
Home tab
Annotation panelAngular Dimension
Angular Dimension Options
Change various dimension options to create a custom angular dimension.
- Font- Changes the font of the dimension text.
- Arrowhead - Changes the arrowhead of the dimension line.
- Outline- Changes the color and width of dimension lines and extension lines.
- Style - Provides a list of preset dimension styles. Select one to apply it to the selected dimension.
- Unit - Changes the dimension unit.
- Precision - Changes the dimension precision.
- Halo - Applies a halo effect to a dimension. The command is available when the background is set to solid.
- Halo Gap - Adjusts the width of a halo effect.
Command Access:
Select a dimensionDimension tab
Right-click a dimension context menu
Edit Angular Dimension
An override to the angular dimension text is allowed.
- Edit Text - Overrides a dimension text value.
- Reset - Replaces an override dimension text to the original value.
Command Access:
Select a dimensionDimension tab
Right-click a dimensioncontext menu