Inserting dimensions

This function allows you to place dimension lines on your diagram.

¨Click "Insert / Dimension" or the button

¨The following tool bars are displayed :

¨Select the font and dimension size

¨Select the graphic appearance, the thickness and colour of your dimension.

¨Press the SHIFT+CTRL keys and click your first point.

¨Press the SHIFT+CTRL keys and click your second point.

¨Click where you wish the dimension value to be displayed.

¨You get:

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The dimension value will be recalculated every time you move or modify the dimension.

1- Modifying an inserted dimension

–Click

–Click the dimension to modify

–Enter new settings

2- Settings

¨You can modify default settings :

–Click "Tools / Options"

–Click the "Dimension" icon

¨Insert texts on your drawing.

¨You get:

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