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Dimension

Owned by Enrique Escolano
Last updated: Jun 15, 2021
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Menu: Utilities→Dimension


With the dimensions option it is possible to add textual information to your model. This information can be moved to a different layer or deleted.



The following options are available:


Menu: Utilities->Dimension->Create

  • Vertex: Shows the coordinates of a vertex. Click over an existing point and then click where you want the dimension to be written.
  • Distance: Shows the distance between two points. You have to select two points and then click where you want the dimension to be written.
  • Angle: Shows the size of an angle in degrees. You have to select three points and then click where you want the dimension to be written.
  • Radius: Shows the center and radius of an arc. You have to select an existing arc and then click where you want the dimension to be written.
  • Text: Shows a text string defined by the user. Enter the text and click where you want the text to be written.


Menu: Utilities->Dimension→Delete


Deletes a "dimension". Select the dimension you want to delete and press ESC.


Menu: Utilities->Dimension→Edit


Select the dimension you want to edit, change the text, and click OK.


Menu: Utilities->Dimension→ShowBox


This option lets you change the appearance of a "dimension"; a "dimension" can be drawn with or without a box. Choose ShowBox on or off, select a "dimension", and press ESC.


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