Linear dimension

Procedure

Creates the linear dimension lines and text as required by the drafting standards that you specified in the Dimensioning Parameters forms.

Linear dimensioning enables you to add standard linear dimensions of elements or between two user-defined points in a layout. These dimensions can be horizontal, vertical, or at an angle.

The dimension text that the editor adds automatically specifies the distance between the points you chose. You can override the automatic dimension value by entering a new value in the Value box on the Options tab, before you choose the location for the text.

Menu Path

Manufacture - Dimension Environment and right-click to choose Linear dimension

Procedure

Creating Linear Dimensions

1.
Choose Manufacture - Dimension Environment and right-click to choose Linear dimension. The editor displays the following message.
Pick a point or element to dimension
2.
Position the cursor at a point that you want dimensioned, such as a corner of an element, and click. The editor displays the following message to confirm the selection.
First point found, pick second point
3.
Position the cursor for the second selection and click. The editor displays the following message.
Pick location for the dimension value
4.
Select a position for the dimension. The editor adds the dimension lines and value.
5.
Choose Done or Next from the pop-up menu to continue the command.