Creating Radius Dimensions

The AM_PowerDimensionRad command creates dimensions.

Alternatively, you can create chamfer dimensions using the AM_PowerDimension with the Radial 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, and dimension lines.

To create a radius dimension:

1. Click Mechanical Annotate > Mechanical Dimension > Radius (or type AM_PowerDimensionRad).

2. In the graphics area, specify an arc or a circle.

3. Specify the position of the dimension line.

   - or -

   Specify an option:

   • Linear. Lets you create a linear radius dimension with a horizontal, vertical, or rotated dimension line. Specify the option:

     • Horizontal

     • Vertical

     • Rotated. Creates an oblique radius dimension about an angle you specify for the dimension line.

     • Drag. Creates a linear radius 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 Radius Dimension Options dialog box, where you can modify the appearance of the radius dimension.

     • Position of the dimension line

     • With or without landing line

     • Show or hide center cross

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary, or press Esc.

Access

Command: AM_PowerDimensionRad

Menu: Mechanical Annotate > Mechanical Dimension > Radius

Ribbon: Mechanical Annotate > Mechanical Dimension > Radius

Related Topic

«Power Dimensioning» Contextual Ribbon Tab

Parent Topic

Working with Power Dimensions