Selecting both the dimension object and the objects that are being dimensioned - The whole can be dragged to a new location as required.An angular dimension object can be moved in the following ways:.Click & drag D or F to detach the dimension from the second reference object.Ĭ & E and D & F allow for redefinable references – once the dimension is detached from a reference object, it becomes non-referenced and can be moved for attachment to a different reference point or object.Click & drag C or E to detach the dimension from the first reference object.Click & drag A or B to change the position of the dimension text and extension line length.When an angular dimension object is selected, the following editing handles are available: This method of editing allows you to select a placed angular dimension object directly in the workspace and change properties such as the position of its text and its reference points graphically. When this option is enabled, changes made will affect only the object being placed and subsequent objects placed during the same placement session. While attributes can be modified during placement ( Tab to open the Properties panel), keep in mind that these will become the default settings for further placement unless the Permanent option on the PCB Editor – Defaults page of the Preferences dialog is enabled. Continue placing further angular dimensions or right-click or press Esc to exit placement mode.Place the dimension text for the angle as desired then click or press Enter to complete placement.Move the cursor to the next required position associated with the second object being dimensioned then click or press Enter to anchor the fourth dimension reference (the outside reference).Position the cursor over the second reference object then click or press Enter to anchor the third dimension reference (the inside reference).Move the cursor to the next required position associated with the first object being dimensioned then click or press Enter to anchor the second dimension reference (the outside reference).
Position the cursor over the first reference object then click or press Enter to anchor the first dimension reference (the inside reference).Placement is made by performing the following sequence of actions: Right-click in the workspace then choose the Place » Dimension » Angular command from the context menu.Īfter launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair and you will enter dimension placement mode.Click the button on the Place Dimension drop-down ( ) of the Utilities toolbar.Click and hold on the active button to access a menu of all associated commands for that grouping. For a grouped set of Active Bar commands (indicated by a triangle at the bottom-right corner of the button), the button displays the last-used command.
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