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NOTE You can create baseline and continued angular dimensions relative to
existing angular dimensions. Baseline and continued angular dimensions are limited
to 180 degrees or less. To obtain baseline and continued angular dimensions larger
than 180 degrees, use grip editing to stretch the location of the extension line of
an existing baseline or continued dimension.
Dimension Lines
If you use two straight, nonparallel lines to specify an angle, the dimension
line arc spans the angle between the two lines. If the dimension line arc does
not meet one or both of the lines being dimensioned, The program draws one
or two extension lines to intersect the dimension line arc. The arc is always
less than 180 degrees.
Dimension Circles and Arcs
If you use an arc or a circle or three points to specify an angle, the program
draws the dimension line arc between the extension lines. The extension lines
are drawn from the angle endpoints to the intersection of the dimension line
arc.
The location that you specify for the dimension line arc determines the
quadrant of the dimensioned angle.
Dimension to a Quadrant
Angular dimensions can measure a specific quadrant that is formed when
dimensioning the angle between of the endpoints of a line or arc, center point
of a circle, or two vertices. As an angular dimension is being created, there are
four possible angles that can be measured. By specifying a quadrant it allows
you to ensure that the correct angle is dimensioned. When placing an angular
dimension after a quadrant has been specified, you can place the dimension
text outside of the extension lines of the dimension. The dimension line is
automatically extended.
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