To Switch Off Distance Snap Temporarily (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

1. Click Home tabDimension panelPower Dimension. Find
2. Specify the first and second extension line origin.
3. When prompted for the dimension line location, enter P.
4. When prompted to select an object, enter O. The Placement Options dialog box is displayed.
5. Clear the Use distance snap for placement check box.
   Note:

   Switching off distance snap is applicable only within the existing Power Dimension session.

6. Click Power Dimensioning tabClose panel Close Editor. Find