This command is a shortcut to the Linear Vertical option of the AMPOWERDIM command. It measures the vertical distance between two points. As you drag the dimension line, it snaps into position at a predefined distance from the object you are dimensioning.
List of Prompts
The following prompts are displayed.
First extension line origin
Specifies the first point that defines the vertical linear dimension (1 in the illustration).
Second extension line origin
Specifies the second point that defines the vertical linear dimension (2 in the illustration).
Dimension line location
Specifies where to place the dimension line. The dimension line moves only in the horizontal direction (3 in the illustration).
Placement options
Provides options to override the default distance snap settings.
Select object - Specifies an object to use as the base for the distance snap calculation.
Options - Displays a dialog box, which enables you to override the snap distance or turns distance snap on or off, temporarily.
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.