The External Radial mode measures and dimensions the radius of a circle or arc, and places the dimension outside the object.
To dimension the radius of a circle or arc and place the dimension outside the object:
1. Click the Radial Dimension tool from the appropriate tool set/palette, and select External Radial mode.
● All workspaces: Dims/Notes tool set
● Spotlight workspace: Basic tool palette
2. Specify the side of the dimension line to place the measurement.
To place it to the right of the line, click the Right-Hand Shoulder mode button. To place it to the left of the line, click the Left-Hand Shoulder mode button.
3. Click on or within the arc or circle to dimension.
4. Move the cursor to preview the dimension line location.
5. Click to place the dimension.
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