You can trim or extend all forms of linear and ordinate dimensions. To trim or extend a dimension, AutoCAD first creates an example line and then trims or extends the dimension elements to that line. The example line is an invisible line that extends between the two extension line definition points on linear dimensions. On ordinate dimensions, example lines extend from the feature location point to the endpoint of the leader.
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Trimming and Extending Dimensions
October 25th, 2009 — AutoCAD Tutorials
Stretching Dimensions
October 25th, 2009 — AutoCAD Tutorials
You can use grips to stretch dimensions, or you can use the STRETCH command. If you use STRETCH, be sure to include the appropriate definition points in the crossing window selection set. For example, you can move dimension text by selecting and moving the dimension text grip. If you use STRETCH, use the crossing window to select the text. If you move the text outside the extension lines so that it no longer requires the dimension line to be split, the dimension line rejoins.
Editing Dimensions in AutoCAD
October 25th, 2009 — AutoCAD Tutorials
You can edit the placement of dimensions using AutoCAD editing commands, or you can use grips. Grip editing is the quickest and easiest way to modify dimensions. See “Editing with Grips.” Regardless of which method you use, dimensioned objects do not automatically change when you edit dimensions unless you include the objects in the edit selection set. Editing commands are available from the shortcut menu displayed when you right-click a dimension. You can also modify the format of dimensions by changing their properties using the Properties window or the Dimension Style Manager.
Dimensioning Multiple Objects
October 25th, 2009 — AutoCAD Tutorials
You can use Quick Dimension to dimension multiple objects at one time. Using Quick Dimension, you can
- Quickly create arrangements of baseline, continued, staggered, and ordinate dimensions
Creating Baseline and Continued Dimensions
October 25th, 2009 — AutoCAD Tutorials
As you dimension your design, you may need to create a series of dimensions all measured from the same base or datum point, or several dimensions that add up to the total measurement. Baseline and continued dimensions help you accomplish both tasks. Baseline dimensions create a series of dimensions measured from the same dimension origin. Continued dimensions create a series of dimensions placed end to end. Each continued dimension begins at the second extension line of the previous one.
