You can display both text and dimensions.
SURFCAM treats dimensions like other geometric types, that is, it places them on the plane of the current construction view.
When creating a dimension, SURFCAM recognizes when the text is centered between the extension lines. As you move the mouse to locate the dimension on the drawing, the text color will change when the text becomes centered between the extension lines.
If MouseText—a toggle command with StyleText—appears on the Dimension menu, you have the option of placing the dimension display in a different location. Move the mouse until the dimension is in the desired location and then click the left mouse button.
After you create the dimension, you can create another dimension by repeating the process or you can return to the Dimension menu by clicking backup on the Select Point menu.
Measure and display the horizontal or the vertical distance between points.
You can place dimensions in different planes.
Measure and display the straight-line distance between two points.
Measure the radius of any circle or arc.
Measure the diameter of any circle or arc.
Measure the angle between two lines or the angle of an arc.
Create a line with an annotation. The line often has an arrowhead pointing to a specific entity.
Create text for notes in a drawing or to be exploded for machining. Select from a list of the available character styles. To machine or engrave a toolpath on text, use Explode from the Edit > Text/Dim menu.
Make changes in the Default Style or create and name new styles. Use Change Style, not Style, to change from one style to another.
SURFCAM will display a dialog box listing the available styles.
MouseText
/ StyleText
Click this button to toggle between two ways to display dimensions. With MouseText you can move the mouse and click the location where you want the dimension displayed. With StyleText you depend on the current style to place the dimension.
