User Guide

Canvas 12 User Guide
To use the Chain and Baseline Dimensioning tools:
1. Select either the Chain or Baseline Dimensioning tool. When you move the cursor into the
drawing area, a prompt appears.
2. Define the first two points of the dimension as indicated by the prompt. Depending on the
cursor’s position, the type of dimension changes according to the mouse movement.
3. Click the third time to create the first dimension.
4. Click on other points to add them to the dimension object.
Types of dimensioning tools and measurements
Use the dimensioning tools to add measurements to illustrations. Different tools let you create
different types of dimension objects.
Baseline and chain dimensioning tools create a single dimension object. Baseline dimensions contain
several measurements from a common starting point. Chain dimensions are a series of
measurements.
Vertical
Oblique
Radius
Diameter
Vertical Baseline
Oblique (with aligned text)
Vertical Chain
Angle
Horizontal
Using the dimensioning settings
You can customize the measurement units, scale, arrow position, tolerance text, and other settings
for dimension objects. Use the Dimensioning settings in the Properties bar. These settings are
available when you select a Dimensioning tool or have selected a dimension object. Depending on the
selected Dimensioning tool or object, the Properties bar will display various settings.
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