About Dimensions
Use the Dimensions Tool to insert linear, multiple linear, radial, angular, ordinate and elevation dimensions. To set the dimension properties, either double-click the Dimensions tool in the Drawing Tools bar or choose Edit ▸ Settings Window ▸ Dimension to open the Dimension Settings dialog.
You can create a variety of dimensions for many different object classes. There are five dimension types:
- Linear, single and multiple, measure the linear distance between two points.
- Radial, that measure radius and diameter of arcs and circles.
- Angular measure the angle between to segments.
- Ordinate dimensions measure progressive distances or heights from a start point.
- Elevation dimensions mark a point at a given elevation.