Instant AutoCAD Essentials

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Instant AutoCADEssentials

• Chapter 7
• How Big Was the One That Got Away? Dimensions

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Topics

• Dimensioning
• Dimensioning Terminology
• Dimension Toolbar
• Dimension Styles
• Adding Dimensions
• Editing Dimensions

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Dimensioning
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Dimensioning Terminology

• Dimension Lines
• Extension Lines
• Leader Line
• Dimension Text
• Center Mark
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Dimensioning Terminology

• Baseline Dimensioning
• Chain Dimensioning
• Diameter Dimensioning
• Radius Dimensioning
• True Associative Dimensioning

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Dimension Toolbar
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Dimension Styles

• Creating Dimension Styles
• Lines and Arrows Tab
• Text Tab
• Fit Tab
• Primary Units Tab
• Alternate Units Tab
• Tolerances Tab

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Adding Dimensions

• Linear Horizontal
• Radial/Diameter
• Angular 3-Point
• Leader
• Center Marks
• Baseline and Continue
• Quick Dimensioning

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Editing Dimensions

• Dimension Features
• Dimension Edit
• Dimension Text Edit
• Dimension Style
• Moving Dimensions Using Grips

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Summary

• Dimensioning
• Dimensioning Terminology
• Dimension Toolbar
• Dimension Styles
• Adding Dimensions
• Editing Dimensions