Placing Dimensions Using the Shortcut Menu
When you create a driven or reference dimension between two reference entities, such as, circle or arc centers, datum points, or edge intersections, the following commands are available on the shortcut menu:
• Horizontal—Indicates the horizontal distance.
• Vertical—Indicates the vertical distance.
• Slanted—Indicates the distance between two attachment points. This command is available only when the dimension is attached to points.
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 This orientation is not available for dimension created between two circles or arcs by using tangent as select reference option. |
• Parallel To—Indicates distance in the direction parallel to the selected entity. Select an entity to determine the direction.
• Perpendicular To—Indicates distance in the direction perpendicular to the selected entity. Select an entity to determine the direction.
After you place the dimension, you can re-orient the dimension using the Orientation list in the Display group.