Linear Dimension

Linear Dimension is used for displaying and measuring length along X or Y axis. As the name suggests it can only be aligned along the X or Y axis. Generally, these dimensions are used to show absolute lengths along the X or Y axis.

LinearDimension

In hsCADCreator, a Linear Dimension Entity consists of the following data in addition to the Entity Common Data and the Dimension Common Data:

Property Name	Data Type	Description
Start Point	3D Point (X, Y, Z coordinates)	Starting point for measuring length.
End Point	3D Point (X, Y, Z coordinates)	Ending point for measuring length.
Offset Point	3D Point (X, Y, Z coordinates)	Reference point where dimension entity should be drawn.

In hsCADCreator the above properties are shown in the Selection Property Tree when a linear dimension entity is selected using the Selection Tool.

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To draw an Linear Dimension:

Entity toolbar :

Tool Menu : Create Ä Dimension Indicator ÄLinear