Creating diametral and radial dimensions
Diametra and radial dimensions annotate the radii and diameters of arcs and circles. You can optionally include centerlines or center marks.
To create a diametral dimension
- Do one of the following:
- Choose Insert > Dimensions > Diameter.
- On the Dimensioning toolbar, click the Diameter tool (
).
- Type dimdiameter and then press Enter.
- Select the arc or circle.
- Specify the dimension line location.
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Select the circle (A), and then specify the dimension line location (B).
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Result.
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To create a radial dimension
- Do one of the following:
- Choose Insert > Dimensions > Radius.
- On the Dimensioning toolbar, click the Radius tool (
).
- Type dimradius and then press Enter.
- Select the arc or circle.
- Specify the dimension line location.
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Select the circle (A), and then specify the dimension line location (B).
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Result.
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