Chapter 8. Dimensions
Chapter Objectives
• Create and save a dimension style
• Draw linear dimensions
• Draw multiple linear dimensions using QDIM
• Draw ordinate dimensions
• Draw angular dimensions
• Dimension arcs and circles
• Dimension with multileaders
• Change dimension text
• Use associative dimensions
• Use the HATCH command
• Scale dimensions between paper space and model space
Introduction
The ability to dimension your drawings and add crosshatch patterns greatly enhances the professional appearance and utility of your work. AutoCAD’s dimensioning features form a complex system of commands, subcommands, and variables that automatically measure objects and draw dimension text and extension lines. With AutoCAD’s dimensioning tools ...
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