Dimension Ribbon

The Dimension Ribbon contains functions for adding dimensions to drawings.

To add a dimension:

• Select the type of dimension to add. E.G., Horizontal for horizontal dimensions, Vertical for vertical dimensions. Dimensions are displayed in relation to the orientation of the drawing. Align on screen as required, or use the ‘Aligned Dimension’ tool to add a dimension that is aligned to a line.

• Select the first point, then the second point for the dimension.

• Then, click a 3rd time to set the position of the dimension line. NOTE: in Touch Mode, it is recommended to select the ‘Snaps off’ button before clicking for position.
  

Angle dimensions

Angle Dimension helps you find the angle between two lines.

• Select the intersection of the lines or the point where the center of the angle is.
  
• 2nd Click on one of the sides/directions.
  
• 3rd Click on the other side/direction.
  
• Last click to set the position of the dimension.
  
  

Fast Dimension

Fast Dimensions allows the insertion of a fast and aligned dimension on a line.

• Select the line with one click, then with the second point set the dimension.

NOTE: This function can only be used in lines.

Circle dimensions

• Select either ‘Diameter’ or ‘Radius’ from the dimension ribbon.
  

• Click on the circle/arc, and the dimension will be inserted. You can move the dimension just by right-clicking on it and using the ‘Move’ command.

Max dimensions

Max Dimensions allows you to insert the max horizontal and vertical dimensions of an object

• Select the object that you want to find the max dimensions of. ( A selection box could be used).
  
• Click where the horizontal dimension should be placed.
  
• Click where the vertical dimension should be placed.
  
  

To Change Dimension attributes and properties:

• Select ‘Dimension Style’ from the ‘Dimension’ ribbon

• Now, select the dimension style to be modified at the top of the window and make the appropriate modifications. Note that Dimension Text size is determined by the Text Style attributes. See below for more information.

To Change Dimension text size:

• On the ‘Change’ ribbon, select ‘Set text style’ from the drop-down under ‘Text’
  

• Select the appropriate text style (as defined ‘Dimension styles’) and change the text size.
  

To manually override dimensions:

• Select the dimension by left-clicking (in PC-mode), or by using the ‘select tool’ (in Touch-mode)

• Enter the desired dimension/text under ‘Dimension text’ in the properties window.
  

Other functions:

• Area Stamp
• Number Pieces