Dimensions and Text - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 134

Dimension line location

First
extension
line

Second
extension
line

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Fig. 6.4 First example - Linear dimension

N o t e s

1. If necessary use Osnaps to locate the extension line locations.

2. At the prompt:

Specify fi rst extension line origin or [select
object]:

Also allows the line being dimensioned to be picked .

3. The drop-down menu from the Line tool icon contains the following

tool icons - Angular , Linear , Aligned , Arc Length , Radius ,

Diameter , Jog Line and Ordinate . Refer to Fig. 6.1 when working
through the examples below. Note - when a tool is chosen from this
menu, the icon in the panel changes to the selected tool icon.

Second example - Aligned Dimension ( Fig. 6.5 )

1. Construct the outline Fig. 6.5 using the Line tool.

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Fig. 6.5 Second example - Aligned dimension