TechDraw ExtensionPosHorizChainDimension

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TechDraw ExtensionPosHorizChainDimension

Menu location
None
Workbenches
TechDraw
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.20
See also
None

Description

The Align horizontal tool positions many horizontal dimensions in a chain.

On the right the horizontal positioned dimension chain

Usage

  1. Select many horizontal dimensions.
  2. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
    • Press the Align Horizontal button.
    • Select the TechDraw → Extensions: Attributes/Modifications → Position Horizontal Chain Dimension option from the menu.
  3. All selected dimensions are positioned in one line.


  • The first selected dimension (1) defines the horizontal position of the dimension chain.
  • All other dimensions may be selected in any order.
  • The dimension values are centered horizontally.
  • Special hint: when selecting only one dimension, the tool can be used to center the dimension values.