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Dimension

  • Right-click the position drawing.
  • From the context menu, select "Dimension":
  • Select if the dimension should be displayed horizontally, vertically or oblique.
  • Left-click to set the start point of the dimension line.
  • Left-click to set the end point of the dimension line.
  • Define the dimension settings:

    • The calculated dimension is displayed above the input fields and has already been entered automatically in the "Text" field.
    • If necessary, enter an info text. This will be placed below the dimension line.
    • If necessary, enter tolerances, e.g. for fits.
    • Optionally select under "Text style" whether the font should be displayed bold, italic or underlined.
    • Select "Always readable" to automatically keep the font angle between 90° and 180°.
    • Under "Dimension type", define how the start and end point of the dimension line is displayed.
    • Select "Continuous dimension lines" to place the dimension value above the dimension line.
    • Select a font.
    • Select the printouts on which the dimensions are displayed.
    • Define the text height, width and size.
    • Click the lock symbol to enable the "Factor" option. The factor adjusts all values proportionally to your entries.
    • Click "OK" to confirm the entries.
  • Move the dimension with the mouse and left-click to place the dimension:

Edit dimension

  • Right-click the dimension you want to edit.
  • In the context menu, select "Dimension" > "Edit". In the following window you can make changes.

Delete dimension

  • Right-click the dimension you want to delete.
  • In the context menu, select "Dimension " > "Delete".
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