Linear

Create and edit a dimension line directly between two points. This measures the shortest distance between the two reference points.

Create a Linear Dimension

  1. On the ribbon, click the Dimensions tab.
  2. Click the Linear icon.
  3. Drag to create the dimension line.
    Point #1 is placed where you click, and Point #2 is placed where you release the mouse button.
  4. Optional: See Step 2 of Edit the Linear Dimension.
  5. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.

Edit the Linear Dimension

  1. Double-click the dimension line to enter edit mode.
  2. Edit the dimension line:
    To Do this Note
    Change the length In the guide bar, enter a Dimension.  
    Reposition the first point
    • Drag Point #1.
    • Click Point #1, and then enter the x- and y-coordinates.
    		  
    Reposition the second point
    • Drag Point #2.
    • Click Point #2, and then enter the x- and y-coordinates.
    		  
    Change the distance In the Control Panel, enter the Distance.  
    Change the orientation In the Control Panel, for Direction, select one of the following options:
    • X: The dimension line is parallel to the x-axis.
    • Y: The dimension line is parallel to the y-axis.
    • Z: The dimension line is parallel to the z-axis.
    • 3D: The dimension line is the shortest between the two points.
    		  
    Change the plane In the Control Panel, for Plane, select one of the following options:
    • XY
    • XZ
    • YZ
    		  
    Add a label
    1. In the Control Panel, select User defined text.
    2. Enter the Text.
    		 To insert the dimension value, enter the dollar symbol ($) in place of the value. If the text contains more than one dollar symbol, only the first will be substituted by the dimension value.
  3. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.