Add Ordinate Dimensions

Add ordinate dimensions to a drawing to measure the distance from an origin point to multiple reference points along an element.

1. Click Annotate tabDimension panel (Aligned) or (Linear).
2. In the Type Selector, select an ordinate dimension style.
3. In the drawing area, select the first point (origin) for the dimension.
4. Continue to select the necessary reference points.
5. When you have reached the last reference point, move the cursor away from the last element, and click.

   The ordinate dimension displays.