Radial dimensioning outside circle/arc

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External Radial

Radial Dimension

Fundamentals: Dims/Notes

Architect, Landmark, Spotlight: Basic and Dims/Notes

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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:

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

From the Tool bar, click either Right-Hand Shoulder mode or Left-Hand Shoulder mode to specify where to place the measurement.

Click on or within the arc or circle to dimension.

Move the cursor to preview the dimension line location.

Click to place the dimension.

Radial dimensioning

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