Creating Dimensions between an Element and a View Axis

In this task, you will learn how to create dimensions between an element and a view axis (one of the two axes or the origin). 
aprereq.gif (1223 bytes) Open the IntDrafting_Viewplane_Front.CATDrawing document.
Go to Tools -> Options -> Mechanical Design -> Drafting -> General and check Display in the current view to display the view axis.
1. Click the Dimensions icon I_CornerP2.gif (181 bytes) from the Dimensioning toolbar.

2. Click a first element in the view (highlighted when selected).
3. Select one of the two view axes or the origin.

      
4. Click anywhere in the drawing window to confirm the dimension creation.
Extension lines cannot be applied onto axes because axes are infinite lines. However, if you wish to obtain extension lines, select the original point instead of the vertical axis.

 

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