2 Line

Add angular dimensions between two lines.

This function allows you to add angular dimensions between two lines, by selecting the two lines and indicating the position for the dimension text. Use the radio buttons in the Control Bar to select a dimension style .

When using the Chained and Running dimension style it is important that the lines all form an angle around the same point.

The dimension uses the current line style.

Procedure

1. You are prompted to:

2. The dimension style can be selected from the dropdown list. Alternatively, click to change the dimension style.

You can click Pick to copy dimension settings from an existing dimension entity.

3. Use the radio buttons in the Control Bar to select the style for the dimension.

4. Select the Text override checkbox if you would like to be able to edit the dimension text.

Free Dimension Style

Free style dimensions are individual dimensions each defined by indicating the two dimension reference points.

1. You are prompted to:

2. Position the cursor near the first line you want to dimension from, and then press [Enter] or click.

3. You are prompted to:

4. Position the cursor near the second line you want to dimension to, and then press [Enter] or click.

5. You are prompted to:

6. A rubberbanded preview of the dimension is drawn and you can move the mouse to indicate the dimension offset. Press [Enter] or click in the desired position.

• If you have selected the Text override option, you will now be able to type over the text. Press [Enter] or click on the [Enter] button to insert the dimension.

• If the Text override option was not selected, the original measurement will be inserted.

7. You are again prompted to:

8. You can continue to add dimensions as the function repeats.

9. Right-click and select Quit to end the function. Alternatively, press [Esc].

The Chained and Running options work if the entities being selected all meet at a common centre point. This is because the second line selected gives the intersection point of the angle. Use the Free option if the lines do not intersect at the same point.

Chained Dimension Style

The Chained dimension option uses the second reference point of the first dimension as the first reference point of the subsequent dimension i.e. each dimension is chained to the last one.

The Chained option works in the same way as the Free option. The difference is the dimensions follow on from the last indicated point.

1. You are prompted to:

2. Select the first line.

3. You are prompted to:

4. Select the second line.

5. You are prompted to:

6. Indicate the text position by clicking at the required position. If the Text override option has been selected, you can type in the new dimension value.

7. You are prompted to:

8. Select the next line. Remember if you have the Text override selected you will be able to change the text value.

9. Continue to enter the points as the function repeats.

10. Right-click and select Cancel to discontinue with the current alignment and continue dimensioning using a new starting point. Alternatively, select Quit or press [Esc] to end the function completely.

Running Dimension Style

A running dimension is always taken from the very first reference point. The Running option works in the same way as the first two options. The difference is the dimensions are always taken from the very first point indicated.

1. You are prompted to:

2. Enter the first point. All further dimensions will be taken from this line. Remember to set the Spacing in the Dimension Styles to a value larger than the text height and gap.

3. You are prompted to:

4. Select the second line.

5. You are prompted to:

6. Indicate the text position by clicking at the required position. If the Text override option has been selected you can type in the new dimension value.

7. You are prompted to:

8. Select the next line. Remember, if you have the Text override option selected you will be able to change the text value.

9. You can continue to points as required.

10. Right-click and select Cancel to discontinue with the current alignment and continue dimensioning using a new starting point. Alternatively, select Quit or press [Esc] to end the function completely.