Parallel Dimensions
This is the default option. To chain dimensions along an inclined plane:
1. Press DIMENSION 1.
2. Pick CHAIN and Parallel.
3. Select MANUAL or AUTO placement.
4. Identify the first two dimension points. These define the angle for this and subsequent chain dimensions.
5. If your initial selection contains multiple drawing elements, you are prompted to identify one of them to provide the reference angle for the chain.
6. If MANUAL placement was selected, indicate the desired location for the dimension text(s), using the dimension trace for guidance.
7. To continue the chain along the inclined plane, select additional linear elements.