Linear Dimension

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.