Guide to Generating Drawings
Guide to Generating Drawings
Guide to Generating Drawings

Dimension Arc Size

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Used to dimension a circle or circular arc. Each dimension (except the first) is computed from the endpoint of the previous dimension. This method of orienting a dimension is also available as an option of the Dimension Element tool for arc elements.

The (Angle) Units, which sets whether the degree measurement or the length is dimensioned, is set in the Dimension Styles dialog box (Unit Format category).

Tool SettingEffect
Style

Displays the active dimension style. Drop-down list box allows you to select other available dimension styles.

Magnifying glass icon

Opens the Dimension Styles dialog box, which is used to control settings for dimensioning.

Association

  • If on, snapping a tentative point to the element being dimensioned causes an association point to be created.

  • If off, no associations are created.

To dimension the size of an arc
  1. Select the Dimension Arc Size tool.

  2. Enter a data point on the circle or arc to define the dimension origin. The dimension is measured in a counterclockwise direction from this point.

  3. Enter a data point to define the height of the extension lines and the radius of the dimensioning arc.

  4. Enter a data point to define the endpoint of the dimension.

  5. (Optional) To edit the dimension text, move the input focus to the Key-in window and press <Enter>.
    The     Dimension Text dialog box opens if it is not already open, letting you edit the dimension text.

  6. Go back to step 4 to define another dimension endpoint.
    or
    Reset to complete the dimension.

    Dimension Arc Size

      

Key-in: DIMENSION ARC SIZE