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Insert Dimension

In one sentence: The smart dimension tool — select geometry and it automatically picks the most appropriate dimension type (length, radius, diameter, or angle).

Overview

Workbench: TechDraw
Menu: TechDraw → Dimensions → Insert Dimension

Insert Dimension analyses what you have selected and creates the most appropriate dimension:

  • Two vertices → Length Dimension
  • One edge (straight) → Length Dimension
  • One edge (arc or circle) → Radius or Diameter Dimension
  • Two straight edges → Angle Dimension

This is the quickest way to dimension a drawing when you do not need to specify the type explicitly.

Step-by-step

  1. Click a vertex, edge, or pair of geometry in a view.
  2. Choose TechDraw → Dimensions → Insert Dimension.
  3. The dimension appears on the view. Click to place the dimension text in a comfortable position.
  4. The dimension is now live — it updates when the model changes.

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