Add a Linear Dimension

Add a linear dimension to a drawing to measure between 2 points.

1. Click Annotate tabDimension panel (Linear).
   
2. Place the cursor at a reference point on an element, such as a wall or a line, or at the intersection of references, such as a join between 2 walls.

   The reference point highlights if you can place the dimension there. You can switch through the different reference points of intersections by pressing Tab.

3. Click to specify the reference.
4. Place the cursor on the desired location of the next reference point, and click.

   As you move the cursor, a dimension line appears. You can continue to select multiple references, if desired.

5. After selecting a second reference point, press Spacebar to align the dimension to the vertical or horizontal axis.
6. When you have reached the last reference point, move the cursor away from the last element, and click.

   The dimension displays.

Related topics

• Add an angular dimension
• Add a radial dimension
• Add an arc length dimension
• Baseline and ordinate dimensions