You can specify a horizontal dimension between two entities. The horizontal direction is defined by the orientation of the current sketch.
To specify a horizontal dimension:
In an open sketch, click Horizontal Dimension (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or Tools, Dimensions, Horizontal.
The pointer changes to .
Select the two entities to dimension.
Set the value in the Modify box and click .
Click a location to place the dimension.
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