Annotation tools reference

Tools for adding annotation to a drawing.

Dimension

Creates the most applicable dimension type based on the edge, object, or point that is selected.

Dimension: Linear

Creates a horizontal or vertical dimension.

Dimension: Aligned

Creates a linear dimension that is aligned with the origin points of the extension lines.

Dimension: Angular

Creates a dimension that measures the angle between two lines, an arc, or two points on a circle.

Dimension: Diameter

Creates a diameter dimension for a circle or an arc.

Dimension: Radius

Creates a radius dimension for a circle or an arc.

Dimension: Baseline

Creates linear or aligned dimensions starting from a base extension line of a selected dimension.

Dimension: Chain

Creates linear or aligned dimensions starting from an extension line of a selected dimension or a previous dimension.

Text

Creates a multiline text object.

Leader

Creates a leader note.

Center Mark

Creates a center mark.

Center Line

Creates a center line.

Surface Texture

Creates a surface texture symbol.

Feature Control Frame

Creates a feature control frame symbol.

Datum Identifier

Creates a datum identifier symbol.