Creating Diameter Dimensions¶
The AM_PowerDimensionDia command creates diameter dimensions.
Alternatively, you can create chamfer dimensions using the AM_PowerDimension with the Diameter option.
If you select a power dimension in the graphics area and the ribbon is active, the corresponding contextual ribbon tab appears. The contextual ribbon tab groups options and tools for controlling the DimensionStyle, arrows, dimension lines.
To create a diameter dimension:
Click Mechanical Annotate > Mechanical Dimension > Diameter (or type AM_PowerDimensionDia).
In the graphics area, specify an arc or a circle.
Specify the position of the dimension line.
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Specify an option:
Linear. Lets you create a linear diameter dimension with a horizontal, vertical, or rotated dimension line. Specify the option:
Horizontal. Creates a horizontal diameter dimension.
Vertical. Creates a vertical diameter dimension.
Rotated. Creates an oblique diameter power dimension about an angle you specify for the dimension line.
Drag. Creates a linear diameter dimension and lets you drag it freely around the circular entity. This option is available while any of the Horizontal, Vertical, and Rotated options is active.
Placement options. Opens the Placement Options dialog box, where you can set additional placement options.
Options. Opens the Diameter Dimension Options dialog box, where you can set the appearance of the diameter dimension.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary, or press Esc.
Access
Command: AM_PowerDimensionDia
Menu: Mechanical Annotate > Mechanical Dimension > Diameter
Ribbon: Mechanical Annotate > Mechanical Dimension > Diameter
Related Topic
«Power Dimensioning» Contextual Ribbon Tab
Parent Topic