As long as the baseline dimension is activated, the base 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 baseline dimensions is calculated from the starting point to the end point of the associated section. Unlike incremental dimensions, the dimension lines are drawn to different heights and the dimension line is centered in the section.

Preconditions:

• You have opened a project.
• You have opened a project page in the graphical editor.

1. Select the following commands: Tab Insert > Command group Dimensioning > Drop-down list Linear dimension > Baseline dimension.
2. Specify the starting dimensioning point by clicking it with the left mouse button.
3. Specify the first end dimensioning point.
4. Define the offset of the dimensions to the object being dimensioned. To do this, move the mouse in the vertical direction until the desired spacing is reached and click with the left mouse button.
   
   The dimension help lines are drawn with the corresponding height.
5. Specify the next end dimensioning point. This can be inside or outside of the first placed dimension.
   
   The dimension line is drawn and the dimension value is centered in the section. The height to which the following dimension line is drawn is taken from the DIN standard.
6. Specify the other end dimensioning points.
7. End the action via the Cancel action popup menu item or via the [Esc] button.

See also

Dimensions

Dimensions: Principle