Ordinate Dimension

Ordinate Dimensions are used for measuring the length along any X or Y axis and displaying length as a text with the use of a leader. Generally, these dimensions are used to show lengths of entities using leader lines.

OrdinateDimension

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

Property Name	Data Type	Description
Origin Point	3D Point (X, Y, Z coordinates)	Starting point for measuring length.
Defining Point	3D Point (X, Y, Z coordinates)	Ending point for measuring length.
Leader End Point	3D Point (X, Y, Z coordinates)	Reference point where dimension entity should be drawn.
On X-axis	Boolean	If checked(true) shows dimension text along X-axis, else shows it along Y-axis.

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

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To draw an Ordinate Dimension:

Entity toolbar :

Tool Menu : Create Ä Dimension Indicator ÄOrdinate