DIMPERPENDICULAR
The perpendicular distance from a point to a line through two others.
Syntax
DIMPERPENDICULAR lineStart,lineEnd,point,at
DIMPERPENDICULAR @id,lineStart,lineEnd,point,at,layer,KEY=value,…
| Argument | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lineStart, lineEnd | Two points on the line. |
| point | The point measured to. |
| at | A point the dimension line passes through: it runs square to the line. |
The id, layer and settings after it are the element settings; the KEY=value settings are the dimension settings.
Examples
P4=[300,200]
DIMPERPENDICULAR P0,P1,P2,P4,8
Notes
Measured from the foot of the perpendicular to the point, however the line is turned. See also: DIMALIGNED, FOOT.