DIMALIGNED
An aligned dimension: the straight distance between two points, its line parallel to the line between them.
Syntax
DIMALIGNED p1,p2,side
DIMALIGNED @id,p1,p2,side,layer,KEY=value,…
| Argument | Meaning |
|---|---|
| p1, p2 | The two points measured. |
| side | LEFT or RIGHT: the side of the way from p1 to p2 the dimension goes on. From P0 to P2 (up and to the right), left is above the line between them. |
The dimension line is DIST out (square to the line between the points): by default the drawing's Dimension Distance, #DD. Give a distance
of its own with DIST= followed by a number or an expression (DIST=#DD*2).
The id, layer and settings after it are the element settings; the KEY=value settings are the dimension settings.
Examples
DIMALIGNED P0,P2,LEFT,8
DIMALIGNED P0,P2,RIGHT,8,DIST=25
Notes
The dimension follows the points, and shows the new distance when they move. See also: DIMHORIZONTAL, DIMPERPENDICULAR, Parallel Dimension Tool.