Dimension (2D)

Add dimension by clicking straight lines, circles, circle arcs, ellipses, and ellipse lines.

1. On the tab, in the Dimensions group, select DimensionDimension.
2. Select the dimension properties. Dimension Properties
3. Select elements to be dimensioned.
   • Line. You can also select the arc or circle.

     

   • Start and end point of the dimension. The point can be a tangential point.

     

   • Select the line and point. The point can be a mid point. A dimension is now calculated for the line you have selected. Continue by selecting a point.

     

   • Select two lines. A dimension is now calculated for the line you have selected. Continue by selecting a line.

     

     • If the direction of the selected lines differ each other, the angle is dimensioned.
   • Select three arcs. If you select three arcs, and you are pointing a location for the dimension, the cursor's location in relation to the arcs determines which of the distances between the arcs is dimensioned.

     

   • Select an arc or a circle.

     

   • Select a point and an arc of the circle.

     Before clicking a location for the dimension, move the cursor slowly in the direction of the distance until the desired distance is dimensioned.

     

   • Select two arcs.

     The cursor's location in relation to the arcs determines which of the distances between the arcs is dimensioned. You can freely select an arc.

     Before clicking a location for the dimension, move the cursor slowly in the direction of the distance until the desired distance is dimensioned.

     

4. Select the position of the dimension.

   Positioning a Dimension

5. Select Confirm.

Select an element, and then select the Dimensions> Dimensions function from the context-sensitive menu.