he Diametric Dimension Tool is responsible for creating Diametric Dimension Entities.
From the Toolbar: Find the Diametric Dimension Tool icon  on the Entity Toolbar (color coded blue) and Click on the tool. The tool is now active and ready for use.
From the Shortcut Key: The default shortcut key for the point tool is the letter "Shift + D, 5". Simply press the key and the tool will be activated.
From the Command Line: Type "dimension_diametric" into the Command Line, at the top of the notification window, and press the Enter/Return key.
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1. Click on the drawing to specify the far chord point of the dimension.
2. Move the mouse and click to set the chord point. This is the chord point from which an extension line will reach and to where it will point. The distance between far chord point and chord point will be the distance measured.
3. Move the mouse and click on at a distance you wish to designate as the offset distance. This distance is the basis for offsetting the notation.
Reset:
| • | After working through the necessary steps the radial dimension is added to the drawing. The tool automatically resets and you can either continue with other tools or draw another radial dimension. |
| • | Using reset (Space Bar) at any time while using this tool cancels all previous steps and restarts the tool. |
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To add a diametric dimension using the keyboard, open the Tool Tab in the property tree.
1. Type the far chord point coordinates into the "Far Chord Point" 3D Point Property Field found on the Tool Property Tree and press Enter to accept.
2. Type the chord point coordinates into the "Chord Point" field and press Enter to accept.
3. Type the offset distance data into the "Offset distance" Scientific Data Field and press Enter to accept. The dimension text will be positioned at this distance from chord point.
Reset:
| • | After working through the necessary steps the diametric dimension is added to the drawing. The tool automatically resets and you can either continue with other tools or draw another diametric dimension. |
| • | Using reset (Space Bar) at any time while using this tool cancels all previous steps and restarts the tool. |
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 Tab: Auto Snap Enabled: enables/disables the auto snap feature. Auto snap automatically enables the end, mid, nearest and quadrant Entity Snap features.
 Show Unit: Displays the dimension's unit within the dimension entity's text.
Escape (Esc): Cancels current tool and activates the default tool (Selection Tool).
Space: Resets this tool.
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Also See:
Dimension Entity
Manage Dimension Styles
Grid
Grid Snaps
Entity Snaps
Notification Bar
Flyout Toolbar
