Create an Oblique Dimension

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Create an Oblique Dimension

Create an Oblique DimensionCreates a linear dimension label at an angle.  Two points are selected.  The three-dimensional distance between them is computed and is the number displayed.  The label can be slid normally (perpendicular) to the line connecting the two points.  The units are included.

 

tog_minusCommand Prompts

prompt1-dimensions-oblique

prompt6-dimensions-oblique
tog_minusBasic Procedure

 

Screen Pick

Command Input

Step 1

Pick the first point or type in the coordinates into the Command Input Bar.

ObliqueDimension1

None

Step 2

Pick the second point or type in the coordinates.

ObliqueDimension2

 

Step 3

Pick a point to determine the offset position of the label.

ObliqueDimension3   ObliqueDimension4

 
tog_minusRelated Topics

Linear Dimensions Pane, Dimensions Ribbon Bar