Modifying the Dimension Type

This task will show you how to modify the dimension type as you create a dimension. In other words, you modify the dimension attributes. In this particular example, we will apply a Radius Center dimension type to a hole.

Open the Brackets_views02.CATDrawing document. Create a diameter dimension, for example.

1. If needed, modify the dimensions location by dragging it with the cursor.

2. Right-click the dimension.

3. Select the required dimension type from the displayed contextual menu. For example, Radius Center.

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The diameter dimension is automatically turned into a radius dimension.

4. Click the drawing window to validate the dimension creation and, if needed, modify the dimension location.

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	When you display the contextual menu, you can decide that you want to restore the dimension value to its original position. For this, select the `Restore Value Position` option from the contextual menu.
	When you display the contextual menu, you can define the value orientation with the `screen`, `view` or `dimension line` as reference, or still `horizontal`, `vertical` or according to a `fixed angle`. These options are available in the Value Orientation dialog box.