Create a linear dimension
Create a linear dimension between any two points and place the dimension on any allowed plane. Automatically snap to end points of an edge, mid points of an edge and also to the center of a circle. Moving the end points to different location instantly updates the dimension. Change the dimension precision or the dimension unit using the dimension options.
Important: Linear dimensions are per snapshot based and hence there is no browser representation for a linear dimension . A dimension from one snapshot cannot be cloned or made visible in another snapshot.
Note: Sick dimensions (dimensions that have lost the end points) are represented in Red. Drag end points to new location and dimension turns healthy.
Command Access:
Home tab
Annotation panelLinear Dimension
Linear Dimension Options
Change various dimension options to create a custom linear 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 dimensionContext menu
Edit Linear Dimension
The current plane of a linear dimension can be edited to a new plane. An override to the dimension text is also allowed.
- Edit Plane - Changes the plane of the current dimension.
- 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