Automatic Ordinate

This tool enables you to automatically create ordinate dimensions through circles, arcs, points, splines and center lines.

To create an automatic Ordinate Dimension:

1. Click the Automatic Ordinate icon on the Automation toolbar or choose Automation / Automatic Ordinate from the main menu. The Automatic Ordinate dialog is displayed:

2. Pick a base point.

3. Set the Parameters. (Click the Automatic Ordinate dialog for explanations).

4. Click OK or Apply to create the ordinate dimensions:

Note: In order to include points from the sketch, the sketch must be drawn under the view.