DCHORIZONTAL (Command)

Constrains the X distance between points on an object, or between two points on different objects.

Access Methods

Button

 Toolbar: Drafting tool set Parametric tool group Dimensional Contraints flyout Horizontal

 Menu:  Parametric Dimensional Constraints Horizontal

Summary

This command is equivalent to the Horizontal option in DIMCONSTRAINT.

The following table outlines the valid contraint objects and points:

Valid Objects or Points	Characteristics
Line Polyline segment Arc Two constraint points on objects	When a line or an arc is selected, the horizontal distance between the endpoints of the object is constrained.

List of Prompts

The following prompts are displayed.

Specify first constraint point or [Object] <Object>: Pick a constraint point or select an object

Constraint Point

Specifies a constraint point for the object.

First Constraint Point

Specifies the first point of the object to be constrained.

Second Constraint Point

Specifies the second point of the object to be constrained.

Dimension Line Location

Determines where the dimension line is located on the constrained object.

Object

Selects an object instead of a constraint point.