As long as the incremental dimension is activated, the last dimension end point is always interpreted as the dimension starting point for the next dimension line. The next drawn point is then the new dimensioning end point.
The dimension value for incremental dimensions is calculated from the starting point to the end point of the associated section. The dimension lines are all drawn to the same height.
For incremental dimensions you can specify the overall dimension first and then the section dimension. It is also possible to expand the overall dimension as you would like.
- Insert > Dimensioning > Incremental dimension
- Specify the starting dimensioning point by clicking it with the left mouse button.
- Specify the first end dimensioning point.
- Define the offset of the dimensions to the object being dimensioned. To do this, move the mouse in the proper direction until the desired spacing is reached and click with the left mouse button.
The dimension help lines are drawn with the corresponding height. - Specify the next end dimensioning point. This can be inside or outside of the first placed dimension. The dimension line is drawn to the height and direction of the preceding dimension line, and the dimension value is placed at the end of the section.
- Specify the other end dimensioning points.
- End the action via the Cancel action popup menu item or via the [Esc] button.
Tip:
You can use a project setting to specify that the start value is displayed for the incremental dimensions. To do so, click Options > Settings > Projects > "Project name" > Graphical editing > Dimensioning and select the Display start value for incremental dimension check box. This setting also affects any existing incremental dimensions.
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