All dimensions are parallel to selected.All dimensions at the same level as created (next dimensions are according to the currently created dimension).All dimensions at the same level as selected.Created dimension at the same level as selected (according to a selected dimension).These options of Dimension Format allow you to define the level (text location and dimensioning line location) of created dimension or all future dimensions: Cancel predefined level - cancels all other previously selected options, the dimension is created at level exactly defined by cursor location.This option is useful when space is limited. Toggle points and arrow - switches between points and arrows on the leader lines.If turned on, this option turns centering off. Center dimension text - for the current dimension, all texts will be automatically centered.You can also use Dimension Format to set the format of future dimensions.ĭimension Format provides the following options: Single dimensions are defined by selecting start and end points, then locating the dimension text.Ĭhange Dimension Shape - Before the text location is defined, you can change the current dimension format. Single Dimensions - Horizontal, Vertical and Diagonal Changing dimension text height affects the length of leader lines arrows. Format and style of dimensions and dimension text can be modified using Dimension Attributes. Once created, the dimensions can be easily edited (see Editing Dimensions ). See Automatic updates of dimensions, axes and hatches after changes in 3D After changing 3D geometry and returning back into 2D mode, dimensions are automatically updated. If dimensions are created in 3D views exported into 2D area, connections between dimensions and corresponding 3D objects are established. Dimensioning tools have several options for additional formatting and settings. To create dimensions, select the objects to measure and drag the mouse to locate the dimension text (see Dragging Objects ). All dimensioning functions can be found on the Dimensioning toolbar or in the Objects / Draw menu. Dimensioning enables you to describe geometry by displaying measurements.

Datum dimensioning