Dimension lines settings

Adjustment of dimension lines is a part of settings made for graphical palettes.

The dialogue enables the user to set the following parameters of dimension lines:

end -mark style

This option defines the shape of end mark (slash or arrow).

size definitions

This option specifies how the size is measured. It may be measured in units of graphical device or in absolute units (i.e. the units in which the structure is defined).

end -mark size

This parameters specifies the size of end mark.

font size

This parameters specifies the size of dimension line font.

plot line style

This parameters specifies the style of plot line.

plot line offset

This parameters specifies the offset of plot line.

1stdimension line offset

This parameters specifies the offset of the dimension line closest to the dimensioned object.

next dimension line offset

This parameters specifies the offset of other dimension lines.

The procedure for adjustment of dimension line style
  1. Open dialogue Palette settings > tab Dimension lines by using function Main menu > View > Dimension lines settings,
  2. Make the required settings.
  3. Confirm with [OK].

Note: The settings are made separately for individual palettes. For more information about the use of palettes see chapter Palette settings.