Modifying the Dimension Value Text Position

This task will show you how to modify the position of the dimension value text using the mouse.
aprereq.gif (1223 bytes) Open the Brackets_views02.CATDrawing document. Create a distance dimension, for example.
ascenari.gif (1364 bytes) 1. Click the Select icon , if needed.

2. Select the dimension value text.

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3. Drag the value text to the new position.

4. Click to validate the position.

Note that as a useful help, you can press the Shift button and switch to the Snap to Point on or off mode. The mode is temporarily changed (as long as you keep the button pressed).

When the Snap to Point mode is on, as you select and drag the dimension value, an anchor appears to help you locate the middle of the dimension.

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At any time, you can restore the original value text position. To do this, right-click the dimension you positioned and select Restore Value Position from the contextual menu.

 

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