Chapter 7. Dimensioning and Area Calculations
Chapter Objectives
• Understand the function of dimensioning variables.
• Set dimensioning variables.
• Save and restore dimensioning styles.
• Correctly use the following commands and settings:
Aligned Dimensioning
Align Text
AREA
Baseline Dimensioning
CAL
Continue Dimensioning
DIMASSOC
DIMBREAK
DIMDLE
DIMEDIT
Dimension Edit
Dimension Style
DIMSCALE
DIMSPACE
DIMTXT
Grips
Linear Dimensioning
MATCHPROP
Oblique
Override
QDIM
REVCLOUD
STATUS
Update
Eight Basic Types of Dimensions
Eight basic types of dimensions can be automatically created using AutoCAD. They are linear, aligned, arc length, ordinate, radius, jogged, diameter, and angular. They are listed in the Dimension menu of the menu bar and ...
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