Ordinate Dimension : Editing

   

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

  • Click the button in the toolbar, or

  • Select Symbols > Textual > Ordinate Dimension from the menu bar.

Allows the definition of the ordinate dimension direction via view entities (two points or a line), which can be aligned with view rotation or angled details. You can control and edit the dimension distance from the view or selected points.

  1. To edit the direction of the ordinates, double-pick any ordinate. This will invoke the Ordinate Dimension dialog.
  2. Pick the Ordinate Dimension: Vertical  button.
  3. Click the Close  button to approve and exit.

Another way to change the direction of the ordinates is to use the Ordinate Direction: By Selection  button.

  1. Double pick any ordinate. This will invoke the Ordinate Dimension dialog.
  2. Pick the Ordinate Direction: By Selection  button.
  3. Pick two points on the view as shown below.
  4. The Ordinate Dimension aligns automatically to the direction as shown below.
  5. Approve by clicking the Close  or Apply  button.

Note: It is possible to define the direction of an ordinate by picking two points or by picking a line.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.