Circular Dimensions

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You can create a circular dimension as a diametrical dimension or as a linear dimension. By placing the dimension at an angle, the dimension is displayed as a diameter. By placing the dimension vertically or horizontally, it is displayed as a linear dimension.

To create a circular dimension and then rotate the dimension around the circle:

  1. In an open sketch, click Smart Dimension on the Dimensions/Relations toolbar, or click Tools, Dimensions, Smart.

  2. Select the circle.

  1. Drag the dimension and click to place it.

  1. Set the value in the Modify box and click .

If the Modify box does not appear, either double-click the dimension or select Input dimension value in Tools, Options, System Options, General.

  1. If the dimension is a diametrical dimension, select the dimension drag handle and drag to rotate the dimension to reposition it.

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