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Creating Dimensions

Many different dimension types are created with the Dimension tool.  To create a dimension, select item(s) to be dimensioned and then middle-click to locate the dimension value

 

Task 2-9. Complete the oval-shaped sketch by creating dimensions.

  1. Click Dimension from the sketcher toolbar (right of the screen).
    • Select the first arc, then select the second arc
    • Position the cursor above the sketch, and middle-click to place the dimension.
    • Select Horiz from the Dim Orientation dialog box that appears and click Accept.
  2. With Dimension still depressed, select the top and then the bottom lines.
    • Position the cursor to the right of the sketch, and middle-click to place the dimension.
    • Middle-click to stop sketching and to allow items to be selected.
      (Notice that Select Items is now depressed.)
    • Double-click on the horizontal dimension, type 18, and press ENTER.
    • Double-click on the vertical dimension, type 12.5, and press ENTER.

 

Creating Dimensions

  1. Click Complete Sketch  from the sketcher toolbar.
  2. Click Saved View List from the main toolbar and select Standard Orientation.
  3. Click Datum Planes from the main toolbar to enable their display.
  4. Click Shading  from the main toolbar.