Dimensioning a Diameter

This function can be used to dimension the diameter of a cylinder surface in the model by clicking the line depicting the cylinder surface in the parallel projection. Surface is the default dimension selection method. You can change the dimension selection method, if necessary.

Dimension a diameter as follows:

1. Select Drafting | Dimensions | Diameter.
2. The dimension type is Diameter.
3. Change the dimension selection method by pressing the F8 key, if necessary. The default method is selecting a surface.
4. Do one of the following:
   • Surface selection method - Select a surface (line) in the projection by clicking (A).
   • 3 radius points selection method - Select three radius points.
   • Center selection method - Select a center point and two radius points.
5. Click a location for the dimension (B).

Note

• After selecting the position of the dimension, you can still change the position by using the cursor keys.
• To edit the dimension precision or the dimension properties, click the dimension in the basic mode of the program and select the Properties function from the context-sensitive menu.