A connector can be modified using grip points (refer to Modify Objects using Grip Points and additional grip points (refer to Additional Grips for further information).
Connector vertices can be modified using the Vertex Editor window. Refer to Vertex Editor for further information.
A connector can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information. A number of properties are connector specific.

Alignment
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the bottom of the connector text with the connector.
Select BBody from the drop-down list to align the connector text above the connector.
Select HBody from the drop-down list to align the centre of the connector text with the connector.
Select TBody from the drop-down list to align the top of the connector text with the connector.
Char height
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text character height from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the character height for the connector text.
Char spacing
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text character spacing from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the character spacing for the connector text.
Font
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text font from the visual style.
Select from the drop-down list to define the font for the connector text.
Justification
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the connector text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the connector text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to centre justify the connector text.
Line spacing
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text line spacing from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the vertical line spacing for the connector text.
Rotation angle
Input a value in the field to define the rotation angle for the connector text.
Text
Input a value in the field to define the content for the connector text.
Click to add intelligent text. Refer to Intelligent Text for further information.
Note:
The connector has a DEXREF attribute which holds a reference to an external element. The intelligent text is evaluated against this external element if it is valid. There are two pseudo attributes on the connector CONSRF and CONERF, these hold the DEXREF of the symbols at the start and end of the connector respectively. The FROM command can be used to extract data about the DEXREF, CONSRF and CONERF (for example, #BORE<FR DEXREF>). There is a limitation on the intelligent text, it is not possible to travel the hierarchy from the DEXREF, CONSRF or CONERF. This means that while it is possible to display the owner of the DEXREF element, it is not possible to display any further information about the OWNER.
Text Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the connector text.
Text Offset
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the text offset from the centre of the connector along the X axis and the Y axis.
Text segment
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text position from the visual style.
Select Start from the drop-down list to position connector text adjacent to the first connector segment.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to position connector text adjacent to the center connector segment.
Select End from the drop-down list to position connector text adjacent to the last connector segment
Is major
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump settings from the visual style.
Select Yes from the drop-down list to define the connector as dominant. A jump is not applied to the connector at connector intersections.
Select No from the drop-down list to define the connector as subordinate. A jump is applied to the connector at connector intersections.
Jumping glyph
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump display settings from the visual style. The default jump display is indicated with a gap.
Select By Owner from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump display settings from the owning element.
Select an image from the gallery to modify the connector jump display settings.
Jumping size
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump size from the visual style.
Select By Owner from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump size from the owning element.
Input a value in the field or select a size from the drop-down list to modify the size of the connector jump.
Flow
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector flow direction from the visual style.
Select None from the drop-down list to modify the connector flow direction to no direction.
Select Forward from the drop-down list to modify the connector flow direction to forwards.
Select Back from the drop-down list to modify the connector flow direction to backwards.
The flow setting is created for use with asymmetric line styles or glyphs
Marker Colour
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker colour settings from the visual style.
Select a colour from the drop-down list to modify the connector marker colour.
Marker glyph
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker display settings from the visual style.
Select an image from the gallery to modify the connector marker display settings. A marker is positioned at each connector vertex point.
Marker size
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker size from the visual style.
Select By Owner from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker size from the owning element.
Input a value in the field or select a size from the drop-down list to modify the size of the connector marker.
Shield colour
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector shield colour settings from the visual style.
Select a colour from the drop-down list to modify the connector shield colour.
Shield diameter
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector shield diameter size from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select a size from the drop-down list to modify the diameter of the connector shield.
Shield line type
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector shield line style from the visual style.
Select an image from the gallery to modify the connector shield line style settings.
Alignment
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the bottom of the connector text with the connector.

Select BBody from the drop-down list to align the connector text above the connector.

Select HBody from the drop-down list to align the centre of the connector text with the connector.

Select TBody from the drop-down list to align the top of the connector text with the connector.

Char height
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text character height from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the character height for the connector text.
Char spacing
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text character spacing from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the character spacing for the connector text.
Font
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text font from the visual style.
Select from the drop-down list to define the font for the connector text.
Justification
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the connector text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the connector text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to centre justify the connector text.
Line spacing
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text line spacing from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the vertical line spacing for the connector text.
Rotation angle
Input a value in the field to define the rotation angle for the connector text.
Text
Input a value in the field to define the content for the connector text.
Click to add intelligent text. Refer to Intelligent Text for further information.
Text Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the connector text.
Text Offset
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the text offset from the centre of the connector along the X axis and the Y axis.
Text segment
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text position from the visual style.
Select Start from the drop-down list to position connector text adjacent to the first connector segment.

Select Centre from the drop-down list to position connector text adjacent to the center connector segment.

Select End from the drop-down list to position connector text adjacent to the last connector segment

Is major
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump settings from the visual style.
Select Yes from the drop-down list to define the connector as dominant. A jump is not applied to the connector at connector intersections.
Select No from the drop-down list to define the connector as subordinate. A jump is applied to the connector at connector intersections.

Jumping glyph
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump display settings from the visual style. The default jump display is indicated with a gap.
Select By Owner from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump display settings from the owning element.
Select an image from the gallery to modify the connector jump display settings.
Jumping size
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump size from the visual style.
Select By Owner from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump size from the owning element.
Input a value in the field or select a size from the drop-down list to modify the size of the connector jump.
Flow
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector flow direction from the visual style.
Select None from the drop-down list to modify the connector flow direction to no direction.
Select Forward from the drop-down list to modify the connector flow direction to forwards.
Select Back from the drop-down list to modify the connector flow direction to backwards.
The flow setting is created for use with asymmetric line styles or glyphs
Marker Colour
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker colour settings from the visual style.
Select a colour from the drop-down list to modify the connector marker colour.
Marker glyph
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker display settings from the visual style.
Select an image from the gallery to modify the connector marker display settings. A marker is positioned at each connector vertex point.

Marker size
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker size from the visual style.
Select By Owner from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker size from the owning element.
Input a value in the field or select a size from the drop-down list to modify the size of the connector marker.
Shield colour
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector shield colour settings from the visual style.
Select a colour from the drop-down list to modify the connector shield colour.
Shield diameter
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector shield diameter size from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select a size from the drop-down list to modify the diameter of the connector shield.
Shield line type
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector shield line style from the visual style.
Select an image from the gallery to modify the connector shield line style settings.

Alignment
Select Base from the drop-down list to align the bottom of the connector text with the connector.
Select BBody from the drop-down list to align the connector text above the connector.
Select HBody from the drop-down list to align the centre of the connector text with the connector.
Select TBody from the drop-down list to align the top of the connector text with the connector.
Char height
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text character height from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the character height for the connector text.
Char spacing
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text character spacing from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the character spacing for the connector text.
Font
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text font from the visual style.
Select from the drop-down list to define the font for the connector text.
Justification
Select Left from the drop-down list to left justify the connector text.
Select Right from the drop-down list to right justify the connector text.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to centre justify the connector text.
Line spacing
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text line spacing from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the vertical line spacing for the connector text.
Rotation angle
Input a value in the field to define the rotation angle for the connector text.
Text
Input a value in the field to define the content for the connector text.
Click to add intelligent text. Refer to Intelligent Text for further information.
Note:
The connector has a DEXREF attribute which holds a reference to an external element. The intelligent text is evaluated against this external element if it is valid. There are two pseudo attributes on the connector CONSRF and CONERF, these hold the DEXREF of the symbols at the start and end of the connector respectively. The FROM command can be used to extract data about the DEXREF, CONSRF and CONERF (for example, #BORE<FR DEXREF>). There is a limitation on the intelligent text, it is not possible to travel the hierarchy from the DEXREF, CONSRF or CONERF. This means that while it is possible to display the owner of the DEXREF element, it is not possible to display any further information about the OWNER.
Text Colour
Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the connector text.
Text Offset
Input a value in the field or select from the drop-down list to define the text offset from the centre of the connector along the X axis and the Y axis.
Text segment
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector text position from the visual style.
Select Start from the drop-down list to position connector text adjacent to the first connector segment.
Select Centre from the drop-down list to position connector text adjacent to the center connector segment.
Select End from the drop-down list to position connector text adjacent to the last connector segment
Is major
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump settings from the visual style.
Select Yes from the drop-down list to define the connector as dominant. A jump is not applied to the connector at connector intersections.
Select No from the drop-down list to define the connector as subordinate. A jump is applied to the connector at connector intersections.
Jumping glyph
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump display settings from the visual style. The default jump display is indicated with a gap.
Select By Owner from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump display settings from the owning element.
Select an image from the gallery to modify the connector jump display settings.
Jumping size
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump size from the visual style.
Select By Owner from the drop-down list to inherit the connector jump size from the owning element.
Input a value in the field or select a size from the drop-down list to modify the size of the connector jump.
Flow
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector flow direction from the visual style.
Select None from the drop-down list to modify the connector flow direction to no direction.
Select Forward from the drop-down list to modify the connector flow direction to forwards.
Select Back from the drop-down list to modify the connector flow direction to backwards.
The flow setting is created for use with asymmetric line styles or glyphs
Marker Colour
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker colour settings from the visual style.
Select a colour from the drop-down list to modify the connector marker colour.
Marker glyph
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker display settings from the visual style.
Select an image from the gallery to modify the connector marker display settings. A marker is positioned at each connector vertex point.
Marker size
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker size from the visual style.
Select By Owner from the drop-down list to inherit the connector marker size from the owning element.
Input a value in the field or select a size from the drop-down list to modify the size of the connector marker.
Shield colour
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector shield colour settings from the visual style.
Select a colour from the drop-down list to modify the connector shield colour.
Shield diameter
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector shield diameter size from the visual style.
Input a value in the field or select a size from the drop-down list to modify the diameter of the connector shield.
Shield line type
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the connector shield line style from the visual style.
Select an image from the gallery to modify the connector shield line style settings.
Note:
The connector has a DEXREF attribute which holds a reference to an external element. The intelligent text is evaluated against this external element if it is valid. There are two pseudo attributes on the connector CONSRF and CONERF, these hold the DEXREF of the symbols at the start and end of the connector respectively. The FROM command can be used to extract data about the DEXREF, CONSRF and CONERF (for example, #BORE<FR DEXREF>). There is a limitation on the intelligent text, it is not possible to travel the hierarchy from the DEXREF, CONSRF or CONERF. This means that while it is possible to display the owner of the DEXREF element, it is not possible to display any further information about the OWNER.

Modify Objects using Grip Points
Vertex Editor
Properties
Intelligent Text
Modify Objects using Grip Points
Additional Grips
Vertex Editor
Vertex Editor
Properties
Properties
Alignment
Base
BBody
HBody
TBody
Char height
By Style
Char spacing
By Style
Font
By Style
Justification
Left
Right
Centre
Line spacing
By Style
Rotation angle
Text
Intelligent Text
Note
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Text Colour
Text Offset
Text segment
By Style
Start
Centre
End
Is major
By Style
Yes
No
Jumping glyph
By Style
By Owner
Jumping size
By Style
By Owner
Flow
By Style
None
Forward
Back
Marker Colour
By Style
Marker glyph
By Style
Marker size
By Style
By Owner
Shield colour
By Style
Shield diameter
By Style
Shield line type
By Style


Moves a selected object.
Other methods for moving objects are available. Refer to Select Objects and Move Objects using Grip Points for further information.

Select Objects
Move Objects using Grip Points
Select Objects
Move Objects using Grip Points


Copies a selected object.


Pastes a selected object.


Stretches objects using a box selection or polygon selection.
Objects can also be stretched by manipulating grips. Refer to Stretch Objects using Endpoints and Stretch Objects using Midpoints for further information.

Stretch Objects using Endpoints
Stretch Objects using Midpoints
Stretch Objects using Endpoints
Stretch Objects using Midpoints


Rotates objects using a base point or around a base angle.
Note:
Objects can also be rotated by manipulating grips. Refer to Rotate Objects using Grip Points for further information.

Rotate Objects using Grip Points
Note
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Rotate Objects using Grip Points


Creates a mirrored copy of a selected object.
You are prompted to Select objects to mirror
Click to identify the objects to mirror and press Enter.
You are then prompted to Specify the first point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the point around which the objects are mirrored.
You are then prompted to Specify the second point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to specify the location of the mirrored objects.
A copy of the object is mirrored at the specified angle and the command ends automatically.
Throughout the mirroring process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Object
Press the down arrow key and select Object to re-select the objects to mirror.
No-copy
Press the down arrow key and select No-copy to mirror the selected objects without keeping a copy of the original.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Object
Press the down arrow key and select Object to re-select the objects to mirror.
No-copy
Press the down arrow key and select No-copy to mirror the selected objects without keeping a copy of the original.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Object
Press the down arrow key and select Object to re-select the objects to mirror.
No-copy
Press the down arrow key and select No-copy to mirror the selected objects without keeping a copy of the original.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Note:
The prompt does not display if one or more objects are already selected.

Select objects to mirror
Note
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Enter
Specify the first point or
Enter
Specify the second point or
Enter
ESC
Object
Object
No-copy
No-copy
Back
Back


Sets the overall size of an object.


Creates objects using an offset position from a specified object.


Creates a number of copied objects using a specified offset distance.

If one or more objects are selected before the Array window is opened, the array is created from them.
If objects are not selected before the Array window is opened, the OK button is greyed out and becomes active when one or more objects are selected.
To select objects, or to select different objects from those selected when the window was opened, click in the Select objects part of the Array window.
The Array window is closed and you are prompted to Select objects
Click to identify the required objects and press Enter.
You are returned to the Array window.
Select the Rectangular tab to create a Rectangular Array.
Specify both offsets of the array on screen
Click to specify both row and column offsets on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Row and Column Offsets on Drawing Canvas for further information.
Columns
Input the required number of columns in the field.
Column offset
Input a value in the field to define the amount by which array columns are offset from the selected objects and each other.
Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Column Offset on Drawing Canvas for further information.
Rows
Input the required number of rows.
Row offset
Input a value in the field to define the amount by which array rows are offset from the selected objects and each other.
Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Row Offset on Drawing Canvas for further information.
Angle of array
Input the array angle in the field.
Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Angle of Array on Drawing Canvas for further information.
Preview
Click to display a preview of the array with the current settings. The Array window is closed and the preview displays on the drawing canvas.
Press ESC to return to the Array window or Enter to create the array.

Specify both offsets of the array on screen
Click to specify both row and column offsets on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Row and Column Offsets on Drawing Canvas for further information.

Columns
Input the required number of columns in the field.

Column offset
Input a value in the field to define the amount by which array columns are offset from the selected objects and each other.
Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Column Offset on Drawing Canvas for further information.

Rows
Input the required number of rows.

Row offset
Input a value in the field to define the amount by which array rows are offset from the selected objects and each other.
Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Row Offset on Drawing Canvas for further information.

Angle of array
Input the array angle in the field.
Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Angle of Array on Drawing Canvas for further information.

Preview
Click to display a preview of the array with the current settings. The Array window is closed and the preview displays on the drawing canvas.
Press ESC to return to the Array window or Enter to create the array.

Specify both offsets of the array on screen
Click to specify both row and column offsets on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Row and Column Offsets on Drawing Canvas for further information.
Columns
Input the required number of columns in the field.
Column offset
Input a value in the field to define the amount by which array columns are offset from the selected objects and each other.
Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Column Offset on Drawing Canvas for further information.
Rows
Input the required number of rows.
Row offset
Input a value in the field to define the amount by which array rows are offset from the selected objects and each other.
Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Row Offset on Drawing Canvas for further information.
Angle of array
Input the array angle in the field.
Alternatively, this can be specified on the drawing canvas. Refer to Specify Angle of Array on Drawing Canvas for further information.
Preview
Click to display a preview of the array with the current settings. The Array window is closed and the preview displays on the drawing canvas.
Press ESC to return to the Array window or Enter to create the array.
Note:
The objects from which the array is created can be selected before or after the Array window is opened. Refer to Select Objects for further information.

Select Objects
Specify Row and Column Offsets on Drawing Canvas
Specify Column Offset on Drawing Canvas
Specify Row Offset on Drawing Canvas
Specify Angle of Array on Drawing Canvas
Note
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Array
Select Objects
Array
Array
OK
Select objects
Array
Select objects
Enter
Array
Rectangular
Specify both offsets of the array on screen
Specify Row and Column Offsets on Drawing Canvas
Columns
Column offset
Specify Column Offset on Drawing Canvas
Rows
Row offset
Specify Row Offset on Drawing Canvas
Angle of array
Specify Angle of Array on Drawing Canvas
Preview
Array
ESC
Array
Enter


Sets the length of an object.


Explodes multiple objects or outline elements into the primitive components that the objects are composed of or merges multiple elements and forms them into an outline element.


Trims or extends objects to a specified point.


Applies a fillet to objects.


Applies a chamfer to objects.


Moves objects to the back of the drawing canvas, objects are positioned behind overlapping objects.
You are prompted to Select entities to send to back
Click to identify the objects to move and press Enter.
The objects are moved and the command ends automatically.

Note:
The prompt does not display if one or more objects are already selected.

Select entities to send to back
Note
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Enter


Moves objects to the front of the drawing canvas, objects are positioned in front of overlapping objects.
You are prompted to Select entities to bring to front
Click to identify the objects to move and press Enter.
The objects are moved and the command ends automatically.

Note:
The prompt does not display if one or more objects are already selected.

Select entities to bring to front
Note
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Enter


Aligns views on the drawing canvas, views can be aligned horizontally or vertically. The alignment is with respect to the model coordinate system rather than the view frames. Using this function, it is possible, for example, to have Z=0 horizontally aligned to the selected views.
You are prompted to Specify alignment mode <Auto>
Press Enter to select the auto alignment mode.
You are then prompted to Select view
Click to identify the reference view to align other views to.
You are then prompted to Select views to align
Click to identify the views to align and press Enter.
The views are aligned and the command ends automatically.
Throughout the align views process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Vertical
Press the down arrow key and select Vertical to align the views vertically.
Horizontal
Press the down arrow key and select Horizontal to align the views horizontally.
Auto
Press the down arrow key and select Auto to align the views automatically. The views are aligned horizontally or vertically depending on the original positions of the views on the sheet.

Vertical
Press the down arrow key and select Vertical to align the views vertically.
Horizontal
Press the down arrow key and select Horizontal to align the views horizontally.
Auto
Press the down arrow key and select Auto to align the views automatically. The views are aligned horizontally or vertically depending on the original positions of the views on the sheet.

Example 1: Horizontal alignment. The Z-axes are aligned, Z=0 is on a horizontal line.
It is possible to align a view with different view directions which works well if the views are aligned along a common coordinate axis. The example below displays one view looking down (-Z) and one view looking Y. Both views have the X-axis in a horizontal direction (indicated on the grid ruler). Aligning the views vertically positions the frames (X-coordinate) correctly below each other:

Example 2: Vertical alignment. The X-axes are aligned. For example, the FR160 grid positions are exactly below each other.
Aligning the above views horizontally does not give the obvious coordinate matching since the vertical grid ruler represents different coordinate axes, Y-axis and Z-axis:

Vertical
Press the down arrow key and select Vertical to align the views vertically.
Horizontal
Press the down arrow key and select Horizontal to align the views horizontally.
Auto
Press the down arrow key and select Auto to align the views automatically. The views are aligned horizontally or vertically depending on the original positions of the views on the sheet.
Note:
The prompt does not display if a view is already selected.
Note:
Only views with the same scale as the reference view can be selected.

Specify alignment mode <Auto>
Enter
Select view
Note
Select views to align
Note
Enter
ESC
Vertical
Vertical
Horizontal
Horizontal
Auto
Auto


Measures the distance or angle between two points or the coordinates of a specified point using different methods.


Measures the distance between two points.
You are prompted to Specify the first point
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the point to measure from.
You are then prompted to Specify the second point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the point to measure to.
The context editor displays the distance between the two points.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the measure process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
You can press the Spacebar to cancel the command. Press the Spacebar again to activate a new measure distance process.
You are prompted to Specify the first point
Alternatively, you can activate the measure distance functionality by using an in canvas command. Type DI and press Enter.

Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Axes distance
Press the down arrow key and select Axes distance to turn the axes display on or off on the drawing canvas.
Change unit
Press the down arrow key and select Change unit to display the available units of measure.
Copy to clipboard
Press the down arrow key and select Copy to clipboard to copy the position value to the clipboard ready for a later paste operation.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Current units
Press the down arrow key and select Current units to display the measured distance in the current default units.
Mm
Press the down arrow key and select Mm to display the measured distance in millimeters.
Cm
Press the down arrow key and select Cm to display the measured distance in centimeters.
Metre
Press the down arrow key and select Metre to display the measured distance in meters.
Km
Press the down arrow key and select Km to display the measured distance in kilometers.
Thou
Press the down arrow key and select Thou to display the measured distance in thou.
Finch
Press the down arrow key and select Finch to display the measured distance in feet and inches.
Inch
Press the down arrow key and select Inch to display the measured distance in inches.
Ft
Press the down arrow key and select Ft to display the measured distance in feet.
Yd
Press the down arrow key and select Yd to display the measured distance in yards.
Mile
Press the down arrow key and select Mile to display the measured distance in miles.

Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Axes distance
Press the down arrow key and select Axes distance to turn the axes display on or off on the drawing canvas.
Change unit
Press the down arrow key and select Change unit to display the available units of measure.
Copy to clipboard
Press the down arrow key and select Copy to clipboard to copy the position value to the clipboard ready for a later paste operation.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Current units
Press the down arrow key and select Current units to display the measured distance in the current default units.
Mm
Press the down arrow key and select Mm to display the measured distance in millimeters.
Cm
Press the down arrow key and select Cm to display the measured distance in centimeters.
Metre
Press the down arrow key and select Metre to display the measured distance in meters.
Km
Press the down arrow key and select Km to display the measured distance in kilometers.
Thou
Press the down arrow key and select Thou to display the measured distance in thou.
Finch
Press the down arrow key and select Finch to display the measured distance in feet and inches.
Inch
Press the down arrow key and select Inch to display the measured distance in inches.
Ft
Press the down arrow key and select Ft to display the measured distance in feet.
Yd
Press the down arrow key and select Yd to display the measured distance in yards.
Mile
Press the down arrow key and select Mile to display the measured distance in miles.

Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Axes distance
Press the down arrow key and select Axes distance to turn the axes display on or off on the drawing canvas.
Change unit
Press the down arrow key and select Change unit to display the available units of measure.
Copy to clipboard
Press the down arrow key and select Copy to clipboard to copy the position value to the clipboard ready for a later paste operation.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Current units
Press the down arrow key and select Current units to display the measured distance in the current default units.
Mm
Press the down arrow key and select Mm to display the measured distance in millimeters.
Cm
Press the down arrow key and select Cm to display the measured distance in centimeters.
Metre
Press the down arrow key and select Metre to display the measured distance in meters.
Km
Press the down arrow key and select Km to display the measured distance in kilometers.
Thou
Press the down arrow key and select Thou to display the measured distance in thou.
Finch
Press the down arrow key and select Finch to display the measured distance in feet and inches.
Inch
Press the down arrow key and select Inch to display the measured distance in inches.
Ft
Press the down arrow key and select Ft to display the measured distance in feet.
Yd
Press the down arrow key and select Yd to display the measured distance in yards.
Mile
Press the down arrow key and select Mile to display the measured distance in miles.

Specify the first point
Enter
Specify the second point or
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
Spacebar

Spacebar

Specify the first point
DI
Enter
Back
Back
Axes distance
Axes distance
Change unit
Change unit
Copy to clipboard
Copy to clipboard
Finish
Finish
Current units
Current units
Mm
Mm
Cm
Cm
Metre
Metre
Km
Km
Thou
Thou
Finch
Finch
Inch
Inch
Ft
Ft
Yd
Yd
Mile
Mile


Measures the cumulative length of objects.
You are then prompted to Select objects
Click to identify the required objects and press Enter.

The context editor and message bar display the cumulative length of the currently selected measureable objects.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the measuring process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Select objects
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
Back
Back
Finish
Finish


Displays the coordinates of a specified point.
You are prompted to Specify point
Click to identify the required point.
The context editor and message bar display the coordinates of the selected point.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the display process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
You can activate the query position functionality by using an in canvas command. Type ID and press Enter.

Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Copy to clipboard
Press the down arrow key and select Copy to clipboard to copy the measured value to the clipboard ready for a later paste operation.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Copy to clipboard
Press the down arrow key and select Copy to clipboard to copy the measured value to the clipboard ready for a later paste operation.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Copy to clipboard
Press the down arrow key and select Copy to clipboard to copy the measured value to the clipboard ready for a later paste operation.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Specify point
F
Enter
ESC
ID
Enter
Back
Back
Copy to clipboard
Copy to clipboard
Finish
Finish


Draw contains various labelling and annotation facilities.
When a 2D drafting element, for example, an annotation is added to a Sheet or View that does not own any Sheet Note or View Note elements, a new note is automatically created. The 2D drafting element is automatically placed under the new note.
If the Sheet/View owns a single note, the new element is automatically placed under that note.
If the Sheet/View owns multiple notes, the new element is added either to the currently selected note or if no note is selected, the first note listed in the Draw Explorer.


Views can be annotated with the following types of dimensions: Linear (LDIM), Angular (ADIM), Radial (RDIM) and Pitch Circle Diameter (PDIM).
Dimension
Example
Linear
Angular
Radial
Pitched Circle
Dimension
Example
Linear

Angular

Radial

Pitched Circle

Dimension
Example
Linear
Angular
Radial
Pitched Circle

Dimension
Example
Linear
Angular
Radial
Pitched Circle


Adds linear dimensions to a view.
You are prompted to Specify the dimension point or <Type>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the point to measure from.
You are then prompted to Specify the dimension point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the first point to measure to.
You are then prompted to Specify the dimension line position or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the position of the dimension line.
You are then prompted to Specify the dimension point or <Finish>
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to create multiple linear dimensions.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the linear dimension creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Orientation
Press the down arrow key and select Orientation to specify the orientation of the linear dimension.
You are prompted to Select option <Orthogonal>
Input A at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension orientation as aligned.
Alternatively, input O at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension orientation as orthogonal.
Type
Press the down arrow key and select Type to specify the type of linear dimension.
Select option <Chained>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension type as baseline.
Alternatively, input C at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension type as chained.
Alternatively, input O at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension type as combined.
Direction
Press the down arrow key and select Direction to specify the direction of the dimension.
You are prompted to Select option <Left>
Input L at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension direction as left.
Alternatively, input R at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension direction as right.
The option is only available for Combined Left, Combined Right, Baseline Left, and Baseline Right linear dimension types.
Position
Press the down arrow key and select Position to specify the position of the linear dimension connection point.
Select option <Point>
Input A at the prompt and press Enter to position the linear dimension connection point after a specified snap point.
Alternatively, input B at the prompt and press Enter to position the linear dimension connection point before a specified snap point.
Alternatively, input P at the prompt and press Enter to position the linear dimension connection point at a specified snap point.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Orientation
Press the down arrow key and select Orientation to specify the orientation of the linear dimension.
You are prompted to Select option <Orthogonal>
Input A at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension orientation as aligned.
Alternatively, input O at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension orientation as orthogonal.
Type
Press the down arrow key and select Type to specify the type of linear dimension.
Select option <Chained>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension type as baseline.
Alternatively, input C at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension type as chained.
Alternatively, input O at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension type as combined.
Direction
Press the down arrow key and select Direction to specify the direction of the dimension.
You are prompted to Select option <Left>
Input L at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension direction as left.
Alternatively, input R at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension direction as right.
The option is only available for Combined Left, Combined Right, Baseline Left, and Baseline Right linear dimension types.
Position
Press the down arrow key and select Position to specify the position of the linear dimension connection point.
Select option <Point>
Input A at the prompt and press Enter to position the linear dimension connection point after a specified snap point.
Alternatively, input B at the prompt and press Enter to position the linear dimension connection point before a specified snap point.
Alternatively, input P at the prompt and press Enter to position the linear dimension connection point at a specified snap point.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
The new LDIM element displays in the Draw Explorer containing a DPOI element that represents each dimension point.

Orthogonal Chained

Aligned Chained

Combined Left

Combined Right

Aligned Combined

Baseline Left

Baseline Right

Aligned Baseline

Orientation
Press the down arrow key and select Orientation to specify the orientation of the linear dimension.
You are prompted to Select option <Orthogonal>
Input A at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension orientation as aligned.
Alternatively, input O at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension orientation as orthogonal.
Type
Press the down arrow key and select Type to specify the type of linear dimension.
Select option <Chained>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension type as baseline.
Alternatively, input C at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension type as chained.
Alternatively, input O at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension type as combined.
Direction
Press the down arrow key and select Direction to specify the direction of the dimension.
You are prompted to Select option <Left>
Input L at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension direction as left.
Alternatively, input R at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension direction as right.
The option is only available for Combined Left, Combined Right, Baseline Left, and Baseline Right linear dimension types.
Position
Press the down arrow key and select Position to specify the position of the linear dimension connection point.
Select option <Point>
Input A at the prompt and press Enter to position the linear dimension connection point after a specified snap point.
Alternatively, input B at the prompt and press Enter to position the linear dimension connection point before a specified snap point.
Alternatively, input P at the prompt and press Enter to position the linear dimension connection point at a specified snap point.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Specify the dimension point or <Type>
Enter
Specify the dimension point or
Enter
Specify the dimension line position or
Enter
Specify the dimension point or <Finish>
F
Enter
ESC
Orientation
Orientation
Select option <Orthogonal>
A
Enter
O
Enter
Type
Type
Select option <Chained>
B
Enter
C
Enter
O
Enter
Direction
Direction
Select option <Left>
L
Enter
R
Enter
Combined
Left
Combined Right
Baseline Left
Baseline Right
Position
Position
Select option <Point>
A
Enter
B
Enter
P
Enter
Back
Finish
Finish
Orthogonal Chained
Aligned Chained
Combined Left
Combined Right
Aligned Combined
Baseline Left
Baseline Right
Aligned Baseline


Adds angular dimensions to a view.
You are prompted to Specify the dimension position point or <Type>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the center point of the annotation.
You are then prompted to Specify the dimension position point or <Direction>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify a point to measure from.
You are then prompted to Specify the dimension point or <Direction>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify a point to measure to.
You are then prompted to Specify the dimension line position or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the position of the dimension line.
You are then prompted to Specify the dimension point or <Finish>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the position of an additional angular dimension.
The prompt is repeated, allowing you to create multiple angular dimensions.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the angular dimension creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Type
Press the down arrow key and select Type to specify the type of angular dimension.
Sense mode
Press the down arrow key and select Sense mode to specify the mode of the angular dimension. Refer to Sense Mode for further information.
Derived
Press the down arrow key and select Derived to define the origin point of the angular dimension using the intersecting point of two P-lines. Refer Add Angular Dimensions with Derived Intersection to for further information.
Chained
Press the down arrow key and select Chained to specify the angular dimension type as chained.
Baseline
Press the down arrow key and select Baseline to specify the angular dimension type as angular baseline.
Combined
Press the down arrow key and select Combined to specify the angular dimension type as combined.
Direction
Press the down arrow key and select Direction to add angular dimensions with a specified direction. Refer to Add Angular Dimensions with Specified Direction for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Free
Press the down arrow key and select Free to create the angular dimensions in either a clockwise or anti clockwise rotational direction style. The style is defined by the cursor movement direction used to create the dimension points. Refer to Sense Mode for further information.
By Style
Press the down arrow key and select By style to create the angular dimensions using the rotational direction style used to create the previous angular dimension. Refer to Sense Mode for further information.

Type
Press the down arrow key and select Type to specify the type of angular dimension.
Sense mode
Press the down arrow key and select Sense mode to specify the mode of the angular dimension. Refer to Sense Mode for further information.
Derived
Press the down arrow key and select Derived to define the origin point of the angular dimension using the intersecting point of two P-lines. Refer Add Angular Dimensions with Derived Intersection to for further information.
Chained
Press the down arrow key and select Chained to specify the angular dimension type as chained.
Baseline
Press the down arrow key and select Baseline to specify the angular dimension type as angular baseline.
Combined
Press the down arrow key and select Combined to specify the angular dimension type as combined.
Direction
Press the down arrow key and select Direction to add angular dimensions with a specified direction. Refer to Add Angular Dimensions with Specified Direction for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Free
Press the down arrow key and select Free to create the angular dimensions in either a clockwise or anti clockwise rotational direction style. The style is defined by the cursor movement direction used to create the dimension points. Refer to Sense Mode for further information.
By Style
Press the down arrow key and select By style to create the angular dimensions using the rotational direction style used to create the previous angular dimension. Refer to Sense Mode for further information.
The new ADIM element displays in the Draw Explorer containing a DPOI element that represents each dimension point.

The different types of angular dimension are:
Angular Chained

Angular Baseline

Angular Combined

Type
Press the down arrow key and select Type to specify the type of angular dimension.
Sense mode
Press the down arrow key and select Sense mode to specify the mode of the angular dimension. Refer to Sense Mode for further information.
Derived
Press the down arrow key and select Derived to define the origin point of the angular dimension using the intersecting point of two P-lines. Refer Add Angular Dimensions with Derived Intersection to for further information.
Chained
Press the down arrow key and select Chained to specify the angular dimension type as chained.
Baseline
Press the down arrow key and select Baseline to specify the angular dimension type as angular baseline.
Combined
Press the down arrow key and select Combined to specify the angular dimension type as combined.
Direction
Press the down arrow key and select Direction to add angular dimensions with a specified direction. Refer to Add Angular Dimensions with Specified Direction for further information.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
Free
Press the down arrow key and select Free to create the angular dimensions in either a clockwise or anti clockwise rotational direction style. The style is defined by the cursor movement direction used to create the dimension points. Refer to Sense Mode for further information.
By Style
Press the down arrow key and select By style to create the angular dimensions using the rotational direction style used to create the previous angular dimension. Refer to Sense Mode for further information.

Sense Mode
Add Angular Dimensions with Derived Intersection
Add Angular Dimensions with Specified Direction
Sense Mode
Sense Mode
Specify the dimension position point or <Type>
Enter
Specify the dimension position point or <Direction>
Enter
Specify the dimension point or <Direction>
Enter
Specify the dimension line position or
Enter
Specify the dimension point or <Finish>
Enter
F
Enter
ESC
Type
Type
Sense mode
Sense mode
Sense Mode
Derived
Derived
Add Angular Dimensions with Derived Intersection
Chained
Chained
Baseline
Baseline
Combined
Combined
Direction
Direction
Add Angular Dimensions with Specified Direction
Back
Back
Finish
Finish
Free
Free
Sense Mode
By Style
By style
Sense Mode
Angular Chained
Angular Baseline
Angular Combined


Adds additional Linear (LDIM) points for an existing dimension using grip points.
To create additional LDIM points for a dimension, click to identify an existing LDIM. The grip points display in blue.

Click the additional grip point. The grip point displays in red.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point or

Click to identify the position of the new dimension point. The dimension annotation is added.
You are then prompted to Specify stretch point or
The prompt is repeated allowing you to add multiple dimension annotations.
Press ESC to end the command.
Throughout the linear dimension creation process you can press ESC to cancel or finish the command (created dimension annotations remain when ESC is pressed but the operation ends). Additional functionality is also available.
Before
Press the down arrow key and select Before to add a before dimensional point using a specified owner as the point to measure from.
Note:
Ppoint snap must be enabled to use this functionality. Refer to Object Snaps for further information.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point or
Click to identify the position of the new dimension point by snapping to a ppoint. The dimension annotation is added before the selected owner.
The new DBPA element displays in the Draw Explorer.
After
Press the down arrow key and select After to add an after dimensional point using a specified owner as the point to measure from.
Note:
Ppoint snap must be enabled to use this functionality. Refer to Object Snaps for further information.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point or
Click to identify the position of the new dimension point by snapping to a ppoint. The dimension annotation is added after the selected owner.
The new DBPA element displays in the Draw Explorer.
Point
Press the down arrow key and select Point to add a standard LDIM point at a specified snap point.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point or
Click to identify the position of the new dimension point. The dimension annotation is added.

Before
Press the down arrow key and select Before to add a before dimensional point using a specified owner as the point to measure from.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point or
Click to identify the position of the new dimension point by snapping to a ppoint. The dimension annotation is added before the selected owner.

The new DBPA element displays in the Draw Explorer.

After
Press the down arrow key and select After to add an after dimensional point using a specified owner as the point to measure from.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point or
Click to identify the position of the new dimension point by snapping to a ppoint. The dimension annotation is added after the selected owner.

The new DBPA element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Point
Press the down arrow key and select Point to add a standard LDIM point at a specified snap point.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point or
Click to identify the position of the new dimension point. The dimension annotation is added.
Modify linear dimension points using the Vertex Editor window. Refer to Vertex Editor for further information.

Before
Press the down arrow key and select Before to add a before dimensional point using a specified owner as the point to measure from.
Note:
Ppoint snap must be enabled to use this functionality. Refer to Object Snaps for further information.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point or
Click to identify the position of the new dimension point by snapping to a ppoint. The dimension annotation is added before the selected owner.
The new DBPA element displays in the Draw Explorer.
After
Press the down arrow key and select After to add an after dimensional point using a specified owner as the point to measure from.
Note:
Ppoint snap must be enabled to use this functionality. Refer to Object Snaps for further information.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point or
Click to identify the position of the new dimension point by snapping to a ppoint. The dimension annotation is added after the selected owner.
The new DBPA element displays in the Draw Explorer.
Point
Press the down arrow key and select Point to add a standard LDIM point at a specified snap point.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point or
Click to identify the position of the new dimension point. The dimension annotation is added.
Note:
Ppoint snap must be enabled to use this functionality. Refer to Object Snaps for further information.
Note:
Ppoint snap must be enabled to use this functionality. Refer to Object Snaps for further information.

Object Snaps
Object Snaps
Vertex Editor
Specify stretch point or
Specify stretch point or
ESC
ESC
ESC
Before
Before
Note
:
Object Snaps
Specify stretch point or
After
After
Note
:
Object Snaps
Specify stretch point or
Point
Point
Specify stretch point or
Vertex Editor
Vertex Editor


Add Angular Dimensions Using Grip Points

Adds additional Angular (ADIM) points for an existing dimension using grip points.
To create additional ADIM points for a dimension, click to identify an existing ADIM. The grip points display in blue.

Click the additional grip point. The grip point displays in red.
You are prompted to Specify stretch point

Click to identify the position of the new dimension point. The dimension annotation is added.
You are then prompted to Specify stretch point
The prompt is repeated allowing you to add multiple dimension annotations.
Press ESC to end the command.

Specify stretch point
Specify stretch point
ESC


Define Dimension Project Line Overshoot and Clearance Length using Grip Points

Sets the Linear (LDIM) or Angular (ADIM) overshoot and clearance properties using grip points. The grip points display as a double-headed triangle.
To display the grip points, make sure that Additional grips on/off is highlighted on the status bar. Refer to Status Bar for further information.
Click to identify the dimension line.

You are prompted to Specify stretch point
Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the overshoot or clearance length.

The overshoot property is updated.
The overshoot property can also be modified using the Projection line field on the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.

Status Bar
Properties
Additional grips on/off
Status Bar
Specify stretch point
Enter
Projection line
Properties
Properties


Rotate Dimension and Projection Line Text

Rotates Dimension/Projection Line text for LDIM, ADIM, PDIM or RDIM dimensions.


Extend Dimension Lines using Grip Points

Extends dimension lines for ADIM and LDIM when a dimension annotation is moved using a grip point.
The extended dimension line properties of a ADIM or LDIM can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.

The functionality is available for dimension lines that have the Dim line text angle property value defined as Extended, Parallel or Standard.
Extended dimension line
Select Yes from the drop down list to extend the dimension line when a dimension annotation is moved using a grip point.
Input No from the drop down list to define that dimension lines are not extended when a dimension annotation is moved using a grip point.
Extended dimension line
Select Yes from the drop down list to extend the dimension line when a dimension annotation is moved using a grip point.

Input No from the drop down list to define that dimension lines are not extended when a dimension annotation is moved using a grip point.

Extended dimension line
Select Yes from the drop down list to extend the dimension line when a dimension annotation is moved using a grip point.
Input No from the drop down list to define that dimension lines are not extended when a dimension annotation is moved using a grip point.

Properties
Properties
Properties
Dim line text angle
Extended
Parallel
Standard
Extended dimension line
Yes
No


Define Dimension Line Gaps for Dimension Annotations

Adds gaps to dimension lines to allow for dimension annotations.
The dim line continuous properties of a ADIM or LDIM can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.

Dim line continuous
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the dimension line continuous property from the visual style.
Select On from the drop down list to specify a continuous dimension line.
Select Off from the drop down list to create a gap on the dimension line to allow for a dimension annotation.
The property is ignored if the dimension annotation does not fit between the projection lines.
Dim line continuous
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the dimension line continuous property from the visual style.
Select On from the drop down list to specify a continuous dimension line.

Select Off from the drop down list to create a gap on the dimension line to allow for a dimension annotation.

The property is ignored if the dimension annotation does not fit between the projection lines.

Dim line continuous
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the dimension line continuous property from the visual style.
Select On from the drop down list to specify a continuous dimension line.
Select Off from the drop down list to create a gap on the dimension line to allow for a dimension annotation.
The property is ignored if the dimension annotation does not fit between the projection lines.

Properties
dim line continuous
Properties
Properties
Dim line continuous
By Style
On
Off


Adds leader lines to dimensions.
The Leader line properties of an LDIM, ADIM, PDIM or RDIM can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.

Leader line color
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line color from the visual style.
Select By Layer from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line color from the layer.
Select a color from the drop-down list to define the color of the leader line.
Leader line type
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line type from the visual style.
Select By Layer to from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line type from the layer.
Select a line type from the drop-down list to define the label leader line type.
Leader line visibility
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line visibility from the visual style.
Select On from the drop-down list to display the leader line.
Select Off from the drop-down list to remove the leader line from the display.
Leader line shape settings
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line shape settings from the visual style.
Select from the drop-down list to define the shape of the leader line. For example:
Straight
Angled Vertical
Bent
Leader line color
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line color from the visual style.
Select By Layer from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line color from the layer.
Select a color from the drop-down list to define the color of the leader line.
Leader line type
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line type from the visual style.
Select By Layer to from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line type from the layer.
Select a line type from the drop-down list to define the label leader line type.
Leader line visibility
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line visibility from the visual style.
Select On from the drop-down list to display the leader line.
Select Off from the drop-down list to remove the leader line from the display.
Leader line shape settings
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line shape settings from the visual style.
Select from the drop-down list to define the shape of the leader line. For example:
Straight

Angled Vertical

Bent

When exported to DGN, DWG or DXF, leader lines are exported as separate lines and not as part of the dimensions.
To add a leader line to an individual dimension text element, modify the Leader line properties using the Vertex Editor window.

Leader line color
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line color from the visual style.
Select By Layer from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line color from the layer.
Select a color from the drop-down list to define the color of the leader line.
Leader line type
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line type from the visual style.
Select By Layer to from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line type from the layer.
Select a line type from the drop-down list to define the label leader line type.
Leader line visibility
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line visibility from the visual style.
Select On from the drop-down list to display the leader line.
Select Off from the drop-down list to remove the leader line from the display.
Leader line shape settings
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the leader line shape settings from the visual style.
Select from the drop-down list to define the shape of the leader line. For example:
Straight
Angled Vertical
Bent

Properties
Leader line
Properties
Properties
Leader line color
By Style
By Layer
Leader line type
By Style
By Layer
Leader line visibility
By Style
On from
Off from
Leader line shape settings
By Style
Straight
Angled Vertical
Leader line
Vertex Editor


Adds a visible text frame to dimensions. The functionality is available for all dimension types.
The Frame properties of dimensions can be modified using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.

Dim Text Frame Sides Visibility
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the visible text frame from the visual style.
Select the visible sides from the drop-down list to define the display of the visible text frame.
For example, select Bottom Left to display a visible text frame below and left of the dimension text.
Dim Text Frame Colour
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text frame colour from the visual style.
Select the colour from the drop-down list to define the colour of the visible text frame.
For example, select Colour 7 Blue to display a blue text frame.
Dim Text Frame Line Style
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text frame line style from the visual style.
Select the line style from the drop-down list to define the line style of the visible text frame.
For example, select 8002 Dashed [Thin] to display a dashed text frame.
Gbox
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text frame size from the from the visual style.
Input a dimensional value or select from the drop-down list to define the size of the visible text frame. The text frame distance is measured from the edge of the text.
For example, select 3mm to insert a 3mm gap between the edge of the text and the text frame.
Dim Text Frame Sides Visibility
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the visible text frame from the visual style.
Select the visible sides from the drop-down list to define the display of the visible text frame.
For example, select Bottom Left to display a visible text frame below and left of the dimension text.

Dim Text Frame Colour
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text frame colour from the visual style.
Select the colour from the drop-down list to define the colour of the visible text frame.
For example, select Colour 7 Blue to display a blue text frame.

Dim Text Frame Line Style
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text frame line style from the visual style.
Select the line style from the drop-down list to define the line style of the visible text frame.
For example, select 8002 Dashed [Thin] to display a dashed text frame.

Gbox
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text frame size from the from the visual style.
Input a dimensional value or select from the drop-down list to define the size of the visible text frame. The text frame distance is measured from the edge of the text.
For example, select 3mm to insert a 3mm gap between the edge of the text and the text frame.

To add a visible text frame to an individual dimension text element, modify the Frame properties using the Vertex Editor window.

Dim Text Frame Sides Visibility
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the visible text frame from the visual style.
Select the visible sides from the drop-down list to define the display of the visible text frame.
For example, select Bottom Left to display a visible text frame below and left of the dimension text.
Dim Text Frame Colour
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text frame colour from the visual style.
Select the colour from the drop-down list to define the colour of the visible text frame.
For example, select Colour 7 Blue to display a blue text frame.
Dim Text Frame Line Style
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text frame line style from the visual style.
Select the line style from the drop-down list to define the line style of the visible text frame.
For example, select 8002 Dashed [Thin] to display a dashed text frame.
Gbox
Select By Style from the drop-down list to inherit the text frame size from the from the visual style.
Input a dimensional value or select from the drop-down list to define the size of the visible text frame. The text frame distance is measured from the edge of the text.
For example, select 3mm to insert a 3mm gap between the edge of the text and the text frame.

Properties
Frame
Properties
Properties
Dim Text Frame Sides Visibility
By Style
Bottom Left
Dim Text Frame Colour
By Style
Colour 7 Blue
Dim Text Frame Line Style
By Style
8002 Dashed [Thin]
Gbox
By Style
3mm
Frame
Vertex Editor


Adds radial dimensions to a view.
You are prompted to Select design object
Click to identify a circular design object to add the radial dimension to.
The new RDIM element displays in the Draw Explorer.

The different types of radial dimension are:
Across Diameter

Across Diameter Leaderline

Diameter Leaderline

Diameter Pointer Leaderline

Diameter Internal Leaderline

Internal Radius

Internal Radius Leaderline

External Radius Leaderline

External Point Leaderline

Radius Internal Leaderline

Select design object
Across Diameter
Across Diameter Leaderline
Diameter Leaderline
Diameter Pointer Leaderline
Diameter Internal Leaderline
Internal Radius
Internal Radius Leaderline
External Radius Leaderline
External Point Leaderline
Radius Internal Leaderline


Adds pitch circle dimensions to a view.
You are prompted to Specify the first point or <Mode>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify a point to measure from.
You are then prompted to Specify the second point or <Mode>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the point to measure to. The pitch circle dimension is added.
Throughout the pitch circle dimension creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Mode
Press the down arrow key and select Mode to specify the pitch circle dimension mode.
You are prompted to Specify dim mode <Diameter>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension mode as by style.
Input D at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension mode as by diameter.
Input R at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension mode as by radius.
Style
Press the down arrow key and select Style to specify the pitch circle dimension style.
You are prompted to Specify dim style <dim line>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as by style.
Input D at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as dim line.
Input E at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as external.
Input L at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as leader line.
Angle mode
Press the down arrow key and select Angle mode to specify the pitch circle dimension angle mode.
You are prompted to Specify angle mode <Free>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the angle mode as by style.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to specify the angle mode as by free.
You can then select Free or By style.
Design item
Press the down arrow key and select Design item to specify a design item to annotate.
You are prompted to Select design object.
Click to identify the design object and press Enter.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Mode
Press the down arrow key and select Mode to specify the pitch circle dimension mode.
You are prompted to Specify dim mode <Diameter>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension mode as by style.
Input D at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension mode as by diameter.
Input R at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension mode as by radius.
Style
Press the down arrow key and select Style to specify the pitch circle dimension style.
You are prompted to Specify dim style <dim line>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as by style.
Input D at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as dim line.
Input E at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as external.
Input L at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as leader line.
Angle mode
Press the down arrow key and select Angle mode to specify the pitch circle dimension angle mode.
You are prompted to Specify angle mode <Free>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the angle mode as by style.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to specify the angle mode as by free.
You can then select Free or By style.
Design item
Press the down arrow key and select Design item to specify a design item to annotate.
You are prompted to Select design object.
Click to identify the design object and press Enter.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
The new PDIM element displays in the Draw Explorer containing an RPOI element that represents each dimension point.

The different types of pitch circle diameter (PCD) and pitch circle radius (PCR) dimension are:
Across PCD

Across PCD Leaderline

PCD Leaderline

PCD Pointer Leaderline

PCD Internal Leaderline

Internal PCR

Internal PCR Leaderline

External PCR Leaderline

External PCR Pointer Leaderline

PCR Internal Leaderline

Mode
Press the down arrow key and select Mode to specify the pitch circle dimension mode.
You are prompted to Specify dim mode <Diameter>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension mode as by style.
Input D at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension mode as by diameter.
Input R at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension mode as by radius.
Style
Press the down arrow key and select Style to specify the pitch circle dimension style.
You are prompted to Specify dim style <dim line>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as by style.
Input D at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as dim line.
Input E at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as external.
Input L at the prompt and press Enter to specify the dimension style as leader line.
Angle mode
Press the down arrow key and select Angle mode to specify the pitch circle dimension angle mode.
You are prompted to Specify angle mode <Free>
Input B at the prompt and press Enter to specify the angle mode as by style.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to specify the angle mode as by free.
You can then select Free or By style.
Design item
Press the down arrow key and select Design item to specify a design item to annotate.
You are prompted to Select design object.
Click to identify the design object and press Enter.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Specify the first point or <Mode>
Enter
Specify the second point or <Mode>
Enter
ESC
Mode
Mode
Specify dim mode <Diameter>
B
Enter
D
Enter
R
Enter
Style
Style
Specify dim style <dim line>
B
Enter
D
Enter
E
Enter
L
Enter
Angle mode
Angle mode
Specify angle mode <Free>
B
Enter
F
Enter
Free
By style
Design item
Design item
Select design object
Enter
Back
Back
Across PCD
Across PCD Leaderline
PCD Leaderline
PCD Pointer Leaderline
PCD Internal Leaderline
Internal PCR
Internal PCR Leaderline
External PCR Leaderline
External PCR Pointer Leaderline
PCR Internal Leaderline


Generates annotations for design elements on a view using the Properties window. Refer to Properties for further information.

Autolabels enabled
Select Yes from the drop-down list to update the autolabels when the design elements are updated.
Select No from the drop-down list to suppress the update of autolabels when the design elements are updated.
Refer to Update for further information.
Autolabels rule
Input a value or select a valid path to define the default Design Annotations Rule Set (DARST) element that contains the autolabels rules.
Autolabels enabled
Select Yes from the drop-down list to update the autolabels when the design elements are updated.
Select No from the drop-down list to suppress the update of autolabels when the design elements are updated.
Refer to Update for further information.
Autolabels rule
Input a value or select a valid path to define the default Design Annotations Rule Set (DARST) element that contains the autolabels rules.
When the design elements are updated, the autolabels display on the view.

The new SLAB elements display in the Draw Explorer.

Autolabels enabled
Select Yes from the drop-down list to update the autolabels when the design elements are updated.
Select No from the drop-down list to suppress the update of autolabels when the design elements are updated.
Refer to Update for further information.
Autolabels rule
Input a value or select a valid path to define the default Design Annotations Rule Set (DARST) element that contains the autolabels rules.

Properties
Update
Properties
Properties
Autolabels enabled
Yes
No
Update
Autolabels rule


Adds a General Label (GLAB) or Symbolic Label (SLAB) to a view.
There are two types of Label, General Labels (GLAB) and Symbolic Labels (SLAB). Their characteristics are as follows:

The Select window allows you to select the required label template (GLAB) from the GLAB template folder.
Select the required template and click Select.
You are prompted to Specify attachment point or <Template>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the label leader line attachment point.
You are then prompted to Select design element
Click to identify the design element to be labelled.
You are then prompted to Specify connection point or <Template>
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the position of the label text.
If the label is a symbolic label (SLAB) it is added to the drawing. If the label is a general label (GLAB), the Text Editor window displays. Refer to Add Text to Drawings for further information.
When you have input and formatted the text using the Text Editor window and clicked OK, the label is added to the drawing.
You are then prompted to Specify attachment point or <Finish>
The process can be repeated, allowing you to add multiple labels.
Input F at the prompt and press Enter to end the command.
Throughout the label creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to add a copy of a label. Refer to Add Copy of Label for further information.
General
Press the down arrow key and select General to add a label that consists of text derived from the 3D model or free text.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to add a copy of a label. Refer to Add Copy of Label for further information.
General
Press the down arrow key and select General to add a label that consists of text derived from the 3D model or free text.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.

The new GLAB OR SLAB element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to add a copy of a label. Refer to Add Copy of Label for further information.
General
Press the down arrow key and select General to add a label that consists of text derived from the 3D model or free text.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.
Finish
Press the down arrow key and select Finish to end the command.
General Labels consist of text derived from the 3D model or free text.
Symbolic Labels are generated from templates (which can contain 2D primitives, including text), defined by a reference to a Symbol Template (SYTM).
General Labels consist of text derived from the 3D model or free text.
General Labels consist of text derived from the 3D model or free text.
Symbolic Labels are generated from templates (which can contain 2D primitives, including text), defined by a reference to a Symbol Template (SYTM).
Symbolic Labels are generated from templates (which can contain 2D primitives, including text), defined by a reference to a Symbol Template (SYTM).

Add Text to Drawings
Add Copy of Label
Select
Select
Specify attachment point or <Template>
Enter
Select design element
Specify connection point or <Template>
Enter
Text Editor
Add Text to Drawings
Text Editor
OK
Specify attachment point or <Finish>
F
Enter
ESC
Template
Template
Same As
Same As
Add Copy of Label
General
General
Back
Back
Finish
Finish


Adds a copy of a label to a view.

The Select window allows you to select the required label template (GLAB) from the GLAB template folder.
Select the required template and click Select.
You are prompted to Specify attachment point or <Template>
Input S at the prompt and press Enter.
You are then prompted to Select label element
Click to identify the label to copy.
You are then prompted to Specify attachment point or <Template>
Click the label leader line attachment point.
You are then prompted to Select design element
Click to identify the design element to be labelled. A copy of the label is added to the drawing
The process can be repeated, allowing you to add multiple labels.
Press ESC to end the command.
Throughout the label copy process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to add a copy of a label.
General
Press the down arrow key and select General to add a label that consists of text derived from the 3D model or free text.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to add a copy of a label.
General
Press the down arrow key and select General to add a label that consists of text derived from the 3D model or free text.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to add a copy of a label.
General
Press the down arrow key and select General to add a label that consists of text derived from the 3D model or free text.
Back
Press the down arrow key and select Back to undo the last action.

Select
Select
Specify attachment point or <Template>
S
Enter
Select label element
Specify attachment point or <Template>
Select design element
ESC
ESC
Template
Template
Same As
Same As
General
General
Back
Back


Adds an advanced label to the view.


Adds a weight and center of gravity label to a view.
You are prompted to Select design element
Click to identify the design element to be labelled. For example an IPLATE element.
You are then prompted to Use element <element name> or
Press Enter to use the selected design element as the element to be labelled.
If the centre of gravity of the selected design element is inside the view frame, the label leader line attachment point is automatically defined.
If the centre of gravity of the selected design element is outside the view frame, you are prompted to Specify attachment point
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the label leader line attachment point.
You are then prompted to Specify connection point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the position of the label text.
The process can be repeated, allowing you to add multiple labels.
Press ESC to end the command.
Throughout the label creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
1 UPANEL
Press the down arrow key and select 1 UPANEL to add a label with a center of gravity derived from the owning UPANEL element.
2 ZONE
Press the down arrow key and select 2 ZONE to add a label with a centre of gravity derived from the owning ZONE element.
3 ASMBLY
Press the down arrow key and select 3 ASMBLY to add a label with a center of gravity derived from the owning ASSEMBLY element.
Note:
The functionality is only available if the selected design element is a defined as part of an assembly.
Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to select a different label template derived from an existing label on the drawing canvas.
You are prompted to Select label element
Click to identify the label, the template of the selected label is used for the created label.

1 UPANEL
Press the down arrow key and select 1 UPANEL to add a label with a center of gravity derived from the owning UPANEL element.
2 ZONE
Press the down arrow key and select 2 ZONE to add a label with a centre of gravity derived from the owning ZONE element.
3 ASMBLY
Press the down arrow key and select 3 ASMBLY to add a label with a center of gravity derived from the owning ASSEMBLY element.
Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to select a different label template derived from an existing label on the drawing canvas.
You are prompted to Select label element
Click to identify the label, the template of the selected label is used for the created label.

The new SLAB element displays in the Draw Explorer.

1 UPANEL
Press the down arrow key and select 1 UPANEL to add a label with a center of gravity derived from the owning UPANEL element.
2 ZONE
Press the down arrow key and select 2 ZONE to add a label with a centre of gravity derived from the owning ZONE element.
3 ASMBLY
Press the down arrow key and select 3 ASMBLY to add a label with a center of gravity derived from the owning ASSEMBLY element.
Note:
The functionality is only available if the selected design element is a defined as part of an assembly.
Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to select a different label template derived from an existing label on the drawing canvas.
You are prompted to Select label element
Click to identify the label, the template of the selected label is used for the created label.
Note:
Weight and centre of gravity labels are generated from a special Symbol Template (SYTM). To setup the default template for this label type:
Note:
The functionality is only available if the selected design element is a defined as part of an assembly.

Set System Defaults
Note
:
Set System Defaults
Select design element
Use element <element name> or
Enter
Specify attachment point
Enter
Specify connection point or
Enter
ESC
ESC
1 UPANEL
1
UPANEL
2 ZONE
2
ZONE
3 ASMBLY
3 ASMBLY
Note
:
Template
Template
Same As
Same As
Select label element


Adds a label containing positional information to a view.
You are prompted to Specify attachment point
Click to identify the Ppoint provided by the design element to be labelled.

You are then prompted to Specify connection point or
Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the position of the label text.
The process can be repeated, allowing you to add multiple labels.
Press ESC to end the command.
Throughout the label creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.
Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to select a different label template derived from an existing label on the drawing canvas.
You are prompted to Select label element
Click to identify the label, the template of the selected label is used for the created label.

Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to select a different label template derived from an existing label on the drawing canvas.
You are prompted to Select label element
Click to identify the label, the template of the selected label is used for the created label.

The new SLAB element displays in the Draw Explorer.

Template
Press the down arrow key and select Template to select a different label template.
Same As
Press the down arrow key and select Same As to select a different label template derived from an existing label on the drawing canvas.
You are prompted to Select label element
Click to identify the label, the template of the selected label is used for the created label.
Note:
3D Coordinate labels are generated from a special Symbol Template (SYTM). To setup the default template for this label type:

Set System Defaults
Note
:
Set System Defaults
Specify attachment point
Specify connection point or
Enter
ESC
ESC
Template
Template
Same As
Same As
Select label element