Block dimension line

Module(s): Dimension Lines

You can use the Block Dim. Line tool to create block-format dimension lines.

To create block-format dimension lines (i.e. one below the other)

1. Click Block Dim. Line (How).
   

   Activate Block Dim. Line in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Create Dimension Lines

   • Toolbar: Basic Tools Dimension Lines flyout
   • Palette: Tools Create area in the following module(s):

   Dimension Lines

2. If you want, you can now modify the dimension line's parameters.
   Several options are provided on the context toolbar for this.
   

   • Click Properties to set the parameters in a dialog box.
   • Click Match Properties to copy the settings form an existing element.
   • Click Load favorite to select saved parameter combinations.
3. Define the position of the dimension line.
   

   • Through point: To set the position of the dimension line freely, click a point through which the dimension line is to pass.
   • Which dimension line: To create the dimension line at a defined distance from an existing dimension line, click just beside the existing dimension line. Make sure you click beside the side on which the new dimension line is to be created. The system will snap to the dimension line and display it in the selection preview color.
     
     
4. Enter the dimension line start point.
5. Click the points you want to dimension one after the other.

   Tip: To ensure accurate dimensioning, you should only click genuine points. No acoustic signal is emitted when you click a genuine point.

6. With the second (or later) point to be dimensioned, you can dimension the height of an opening and/or component for the dimension line section you entered last.
7. Press ESC to finish entering the dimension line.

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