Dimensions

The basic types of dimensioning are aligned, linear, angular, radius, diameter, and arc length.

Aligned Dimension

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

Click Menu "Editor", and then choose "Aligned"

Specify the first point of dimension.

Specify the second point of dimension.

Specify dimension position.

Linear Dimension

Creates a linear dimension with a horizontal, vertical, or rotated dimension line

Click Menu "Editor", and then choose "Linear"

Specify the first point of dimension.

Specify the second point of dimension.

Specify dimension position.

Angular Dimension

Angular dimensions measure the angle between two selected geometric objects or three points.

Click Menu "Editor", and then choose "Angular"

Specify the first point of dimension.

Specify the second point of dimension.

Specify dimension position.

Radius Dimension

Measures the radius of a selected circle or arc and displays the dimension text with a radius symbol in front of it. You can use grips to reposition the resulting radius dimension easily.

Click Menu "Editor", and then choose "Radius"

Specify the arc/circle.

Specify dimension position.

Diameter Dimension

Measures the diameter of a selected circle or arc, and displays the dimension text with a diameter symbol in front of it. You can use grips to easily reposition the resulting diameter dimension.

Click Menu "Editor", and then choose "Diameter"

Specify the arc/circle.

Specify dimension position.

Arc Length Dimension

Arc length dimensions measure the distance along an arc or polyline arc segment.

Click Menu "Editor", and then choose "Dim arc length"

Specify the arc/circle entity.

Specify dimension position.

How to add new Dimension Style?

Click Menu "Options", and then choose "Dim style..."

Choose the line and arrow settings

Choose the text settings

Choose the unit settings

Save the dim style as a new name.

How to change Dimension Style of dim objects?

Select the dim objects whose style you want to change.

Right-click in the drawing area, and choose Properties.

In the Properties palette, click dim style, and then click the down arrow. From the drop-down list, choose the style that you want to assign to the objects.

The style that you choose overrides the default style for the selected objects.