Angular Dimensions (2D) Updated for the current release.

 

Invoked ByInsert go to Dimension go to Angular (Sketch/Sheet Level)

 

Use this command to create 2D angular dimensions at the sketch and drawing sheet level. The command supports different dimension types.  You can dimension between two lines, horizontal, vertical and arcs.

 

2D Angular Dimension (2 Lines) Angular Dimension (2 Lines) (2D)

 

2D Angular Dimension (2 Lines)Use this dimension type to create an angular dimension between two lines.

 

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2D Angular Dimension (Horizontal) Angular Dimension (Horizontal) (2D)

 

Use this dimension type to create an angular dimension between a line and the nearest horizontal reference.

 

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2D Angular Dimension (Vertical) Angular Dimension (Vertical) (2D)

 

2D Angular Dimension (Vertical)Use this dimension type to create an angular dimension between a line and the nearest vertical reference.

 

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2D Angular Dimension (3 Points) Angular Dimension (3 Points) (2D)

 

Angular Dimension (3 Points)Use this dimension type to create an angular dimension defined by three points. The second point defines the vertex of the angle. This command is only available at the Drawing Sheet Level.
 

VX Forms are documented hereRequired Inputs

 

 

 

2D Angular Dimension (Arc) Angular Dimension (Arc) (2D)

 

2D Angular Dimension (Arc)Use this dimension type to create an angular dimension of an arc.
 

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Optional Inputs are documented here. Optional Inputs (2D Angular Dimension Commands)

 

Center TextDo not Center Text

Select the icon to either center or not center the dimension text between the extension lines. If not center is selected, the dimension location point will also dynamically locate the text.

 

Text

Use this option to determine how the text of the dimension is generated. Select from the following:

 

 

User text

Defines the dimension text that is displayed instead of the actual dimension value. Used in conjunction with the User Text option above. Enter the user text in the field provided. You can also right-click in the graphics window to activate the Text and Dimension Editor. It provides additional options for creating special characters and symbols within the text.

 

Placement

Use this option to determine the placement of the dimension in relation to the selected lines.

 

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Inside

Dimensions the smaller angle between the two lines.

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Quadrant

Dimensions the quadrant selected by the location of the dimension text.

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Outside

Dimensions the larger angle between the two lines.

 

 

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