Understand Basic Concepts of Dimensioning

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Overview of Dimensioning

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To create a dimension

1. Create a layer designated for dimensions and make it the current layer.
2. Near the bottom-left corner of the application window, click a layout tab.
3. Click Dimension menu. Click a dimension option.
4. Follow the command prompts.

 Command entry: DIMLINEAR, DIMRADIUS, DIMANGULAR