Angle between two reference lines

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Shortcut

Reference Lines

Angular Dimension

Dims/Notes

. (period)

To dimension an angle between two references lines:

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

Click to set the start of the first reference line.

A reference preview line displays.

Click again to set the end of the first reference line.

A second reference line preview displays.

Click a third time to set the end of the second reference line.

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 define the angle of the dimension.