Angle between one reference line and an object

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Shortcut

Reference Line and Edge

Angular Dimension

Dims/Notes

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To dimension an angle between one reference line and an object:

Click the tool and mode, and then select a Standard (dimension standard) and the Units.

Click to set the start of the reference line.

A reference line preview displays.

Click again to set the end of the reference line.

The cursor changes to a pointing hand.

Click the edge of the object (and, therefore, angle) to dimension.

An angular dimension preview displays.

To select a different angle—for example, spanning the opposite direction—move the cursor until the preview displays the desired angle.

Click again to draw the reference line and to define the angle of the dimension.