Linear Dimension

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Linear dimension is used for displaying and measuring length along X or Y axis. It can only be aligned along the X or Y axis. Generally, these dimensions are used to show absolute lengths along the X or Y axis.

 

LinearDimension

 

       

In hsCADCreator, a linear dimension entity consists of the following data in addition to the Entity Common Data and the Dimension Common Data:

Property Name

Data Type

Description

Start Point

3D Point (X, Y, Z coordinates)

Starting point for measuring length.

End Point

3D Point (X, Y, Z coordinates)

Ending point for measuring length.

Offset Point

3D Point (X, Y, Z coordinates)

Reference point where dimension entity should be drawn.

Offset Length

Scientific Data

Allows user to define offset length for the offset point relative to the end point.

On X-Axis

Boolean

If checked (true), measures and displays the dimension text along X-axis, else shows it along Y-axis.

On Y-Axis

Boolean

If checked (true), measures and displays the dimension text along Y-axis, else shows it along X-axis.

 

 

In hsCADCreator the above properties are shown in the Selection Property Tree when a linear dimension entity is selected using the Selection Tool.

 

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To draw an Linear Dimension see the Linear Dimension Tool.