To create a linear dimension label

Use the Linear dimension item to create a label showing the distance between two points projected onto a specified plane.

1. Click Home tab > Report panel > Dimensions > Linear Dimension.
2. In the Linear Dimension dialog, specify values for the options that follow. Options used in common by dimension dialogs are described in Dimension dialog options reference.
   • Name
   • Use nominals
   • Visible
   • Output in report
   • Coordinate system — Select the alignment or datum that contains the Datum plane you want to use for the dimension.
   • Datum plane — Select the plane on which you want to project the points.
   • Axes — Select an axis to specify the distance you want to measure.
   • Point 1 — Select the point from which you want to calculate the distance.
   • Point 2 — Select the point to which you want to calculate the distance. Click to select an item from the CAD view using the mouse.
   • Distance — Enter the nominal and tolerances for the distance between the points.
3. Click OK to create the item and display the label in the CAD view.