Linear Dimensions tool box

Dimension an element, pressing <Enter> to choose the type of dimension. Creates all associations automatically, if Association Lock is on.

Dimension linear size (distance), with each dimension computed from the endpoint of the previous one and placed in line (chained).

Dimension distance from a common origin, with the dimensions in line (chained).

Dimension distance from a common origin, with the dimensions stacked.

Dimension the linear distance between two points (length) when you desire to use a third type of dimension line terminator and do not want to change the terminator assignments for the Dimension Size with Arrow tool or Dimension Size with Stroke tool.

Dimension the linear distance between two points and orient the dimension's y-axis interactively.

Dimension a distance perpendicularly from an element (as a separately identified point).

Dimension a distance perpendicularly from an element (at the point at which the element is identified).

Key in DIMENSION SIZE PERPENDICULAR ELEMENT (see Dimension Size Perpendicular to Element)

Dimension symmetric by defining center (non-associative).

Dimension one-sided by defining center.

Place a dimension on a chamfer.