Diametrical Dimensioning Outside Circle/Arc

The External Diametrical mode measures and dimensions the diameter of a circle or arc, and places the dimension outside the object.

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To create a diameter dimension outside of a circle or arc:

  1. Click the Radial Dimension tool from the appropriate tool set/palette, and click External Diametrical mode.

    2. ●    All workspaces: Dims/Notes tool set

    ●    Spotlight and Landmark workspaces: Basic tool palette

  2. From the Tool bar, select a Dim Std (dimension standard).

  3. From the Tool bar, specify where to place the measurement.

    4. To place it to the right of the leader line, click Right-Hand Shoulder mode. To place it to the left of the line, click Left-Hand Shoulder mode.

  4. Click on or within the arc or circle to dimension.

  5. Move the cursor to preview the dimension line location.

  6. Click to place the dimension.

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Radial Dimensioning

Editing Dimensions

 

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