Creating Diameter Dimensions¶
The DiameterDimension command creates diameter Dimensions for Circles and Arcs.
Unlike linear or parallel dimensioning applied to Circles (which also display the diameter), no measurement lines display. The command creates a single dimension line to show the relationship between the value and the entity.
The appearance depends on the settings of the current DimensionStyle.
If you select a Dimension in the graphics area and the ribbon is active, the corresponding Dimension Selection contextual ribbon tab appears. The contextual ribbon tab groups options and tools for controlling the DimensionStyle, arrows, and dimension lines.
To create diameter Dimensions:
Click Dimension > Diameter (or type DiameterDimension).
In the graphics area:
Select a Circle or an Arc.
Specify the position of the dimension line or specify an option:
Angle, Note, or Text: See Editing and Formatting Dimension Text.
Access
Command: DiameterDimension
Menu: Dimension > Diameter
Ribbon: Annotate > Dimensions > Dimension > Diameter
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