Radial Dimensioning Outside Circle/Arc

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

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

1. Click the tool and command, and then select a Dim Std (dimension standard).

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

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.

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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Radial Dimensioning

Editing Dimensions

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