Creating Dimensions
This task shows you how to add dimensions to the geometry you previously created.

1. Click the Dimension icon I_CornerP2.gif (181 bytes) from the Dimensioning toolbar.

2. Click a first element in the view. For example, the rectangle top line.

gscreatingdimensions03NLS.gif (3163 bytes)
At this step, a dimension appears (length dimension). This dimension is defined according to the element first selected. You can either accept the dimension (click in the free space) or select another element (for creating a distance dimension).

3. Click a second element in the view. For example, the rectangle bottom line.

gscreatingdimensions04NLS.gif (2813 bytes)

4. If needed, drag the dimension to the desired location.

gscreatingdimensions05NLS.gif (4130 bytes)
At this step, you can apply various modifications to the dimension you are creating. You can:
modify the dimension overrun/blanking using manipulators or the Ctrl key to modify only one extension line.
add text before or after by double-clicking the dimension
redefine the dimension properties using the required toolbar:
tbdimensionproperties01.gif (5618 bytes)

 

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