Dimensions & Center Marks

Draw | Dimension

Annotation detail such as dimensions and center marks can be added to the sketch if necessary.

Annotation is usually added to the Dimension layer, a default layer when starting a new drawing from the Wizard.

Dimension features are formatted prior to insertion using the Inspector.

Dimension features are modified after insertion by selecting the dimension, then using the Inspector to modify the feature.

All dimensions in the drawing can be selected using right click > Select All > Dimensions & Text.

In the example below, the Smart Dimension tool is used to dimension the object by selecting the vertical and horizontal lines.

Lines dimensioned using the Smart Dimension tool

Center Marks

Draw | Dimension | Center Mark Dimension

This dimensioning tool inserts a center line mark to represent the center of a circle or arc.

This feature is usually added to the Dimension layer, a default layer when starting a new drawing from a template.

In the example below, center marks are inserted onto the centers of the circles. The Axis Overlap setting controls the distance the center mark will be extended beyond the edge of the circle.

Inserting center marks onto the circles

Horizontal Dimension

Draw | Dimension | Horizontal Dimension

This tool creates a dimension between two points in a horizontal plane.

In the example below, the horizontal dimension is used to dimension the distance between points 1 and 2.

Horizontal dimension placed between two endpoints

Vertical Dimensions

Draw | Dimension | Vertical Dimension

This tool creates a dimension between two points in a vertical plane.

In the example below, vertical dimensions are inserted to indicate the distance between the points, example points 1 and 2.

Inserting vertical dimensions

Radial Dimensions

Draw | Dimension | Radius/Diameter Dimension (select options at top left of editor)

This radial dimension tool creates a radius or diameter dimension on an arc or circle.

The radial dimension can either by drawn using the inside or outside option.

In the example below, diameter and radius dimensions are shown.

Radial (diameter and radius) dimensions

[These tools are discussed and demonstrated in more detail here](2D Session 01_10.htm#Dimensio).

Hatch & Fill

Modify | Fill

Hatch and Fill patterns are used to fill closed areas. In the example below, a fill pattern is shown. A solid fill area can also be used to create a filled area, shown in the left block, below.

Fill patterns and solid fill

The result is shown below.

Copy the properties using the Eye Dropper

In the example below, a solid fill has been used to identify a part to be lathed.

[This tool is discussed and demonstrated in more detail here](3D Session 08_05.htm#Drawing2).

Text

Draw | Text

Text is input into the editor using the Draw > Text tool or from the toolbar. The Inspector can be used to pre-set the Text properties prior to input, or the text can be selected after input and the properties changed using the Inspector.

Text can be aligned along a curve or angle and it can be aligned from left, right or center.

The text string can be modified after input by selecting it, then modifying the string in the edit bar at the top of the editor. An example is shown below.

The text string is edited by selecting the text, then selecting the Object Properties option, shown below.