The diameter dimensions measure the diameters of arcs and circles. Use this command to draw a single diameter dimension. When you finish drawing the dimension, the tool closes automatically.
To draw a dimension for a circle or arc
-
Choose the Graphics » Dimension » Diameter command or click the
tool in the toolbar.
-
Click a circle or arc object. The dimension line is set to the diameter value of the clicked Object.
Adjust the angle and position of the dimension line.
To draw a diameter dimension
-
Choose the Graphics » Dimension » Diameter command or click the
tool in the toolbar.
-
Specify the center of the circle.
-
Specify a point on the circle. You can use the pointing device or you can open the dialog box for entering values. In the dialog box, the coordinates of the endpoint can be specified as follows:
By typing the point coordinates directly.
By specifying the offset from the starting point.
Specifying the inclination of the line relative to the horizontal axis and its length.
Adjust the angle and position of the dimension line.
The dimension is created with the current Style.
Commands and options
To start a new dimension, press the SPACEBAR.
To close the tool without drawing the dimension, press ESC.
-
To change the dimension type press TAB. Cyclically changes between radius dimension and diameter dimension.
To specify the coordinates of the points or the value of the lengths you can use the pointing device or you can press INS to open the dialog box for entering values.