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TechDraw ExtensionPosVertChainDimension

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TechDraw ExtensionPosVertChainDimension

Menu location
TechDraw → Attributes/Modifications → Align Vertical Chain Dimensions
Workbenches
TechDraw
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.20
See also
TechDraw ExtensionPosHorizChainDimension, TechDraw ExtensionPosObliqueChainDimension

Description[edit | edit source]

The TechDraw ExtensionPosVertChainDimension tool aligns vertical dimensions to create a chain dimension.

On the right the aligned dimensions

Usage[edit | edit source]

  1. Select two or more vertical dimensions.
  2. The first dimension defines the position. This dimension will not be moved.
  3. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Align Vertical Chain Dimensions button.
    • Select the TechDraw → Attributes/Modifications → Align Vertical Chain Dimensions option from the menu.
  4. The dimensions are aligned and their dimension texts are centered.

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • The tool can also be used to center the dimension text of a single dimension.