Chain Dimension
Introduction
This topic will explain the Chain Dimension function, will explain where to find the function, and explain the options found in it. This topic will also give a brief description of creation with quick steps, and provide related topics.
The Chain Dimension Function
The Chain Dimension uses the end of an existing dimension as the reference for the next dimension. You can then select more snap points to continue creating chained, or contiguous, dimensions. Each new selection that you make sets that dimension as the current chain dimension. All dimensions that you create using Chain Dimension are aligned with the first dimension and use the same parameters as the first dimension.
Navigation
To open Chain Dimension:
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In the Dimensions group, of the Evaluate ribbon, click
Chain.
The parameters display in the Data Entry Manager.
The Data Entry Parameters
Creation Option
Entity Selection
Reference Dimension
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| This list box will show the entity currently selected for the function. | |
(Delete) - removes
the highlighted item from the list.
(Reverse) - Changes the direction of the selected chain.Dimension to Point
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| This list box will show the entity currently selected for the function. | |
- OK - finalizes the function.
- Cancel - exits the function.
Quick Steps - Chain Dimension
- Open the function.
The Reference Dimension list automatically has focus. - Select the dimension that is to be the start of the chain.
The dimension is added to the Selected Geometry list.
The focus shifts to the Dimension to Point list. - Hover over the entity to create a dimension from.
The preview appears.
Select the entity.
The item is added to the Dimension to Point list and immediately removed to allow selection of the next entity.
The dimension is created. - Repeat as necessary.
- Click Cancel to exit the function.
