AMPOWERDIM_BAS (Command)

Creates a linear or angular dimension from the first extension line of a selected dimension.

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Summary

This command is a shortcut to the Baseline option of the AMPOWERDIM command. It automatically stacks dimensions one on top of the other. Depending on which dimension you select as your base dimension, the command rearranges existing dimensions automatically. The DIMDLI system variable controls the gap between adjacent dimensions.

List of Prompts

The following prompts are displayed.

Base dimension
Specifies a linear or angular dimension to use as the base for the baseline dimension (1 in the illustration).
Next extension line origin
Specifies the next edge or angle to dimension (2 in the illustration).
Select
Respecifies the dimension to use as the base dimension.
Options

Displays the Power Dimension Options dialog box enabling you to pre-configure options for this command session.

Note: This option is visible in the command line only if the AMPOWERDIMEDITOR system variable is set to 0 or the ribbon is turned off.