Creating linear dimensions

Linear dimensions annotate linear distances or lengths and can be oriented horizontally, vertically, or aligned parallel to an existing entity or to the selected extension origin points. After you create a linear dimension, you can add a baseline dimension or a continued dimension. A linear baseline dimension inserts an additional dimension from a common first extension line origin of a previous linear dimension. A linear continued dimension continues a linear dimension from the second extension line of a previous linear dimension.

TIP To select precise ordinate points, use entity snaps.

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Creating angular dimensions

Creating diametral and radial dimensions

Creating leaders and annotations

Creating ordinate dimensions

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Create a horizontal or vertical dimension

Create a linear baseline dimension

Create a linear continued dimension

Create an aligned dimension