Create Baseline and Continued Dimensions

Create Linear Dimensions

Create Dimensions with Oblique Extension Lines

 

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Create Rotated Dimensions

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

In rotated dimensions, the dimension line is placed at an angle to the extension line origins. The illustration shows an example of a rotated dimension. In the example, the angle specified for dimension rotation is equal to the angle of the slot.