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Access Methods
Button
Ribbon: Parametric tab ➤ Dimensional panel ➤ Linear
Summary
This command is equivalent to the Linear option in
DIMCONSTRAINT on
page 584.
The following table outlines the valid contraint objects and points:
CharacteristicsValid Objects or Points
Line
■ When a line or an arc is selected, the
horizontal or vertical distance between
Polyline segment
Arc
the endpoints of the object is con-
strained.
Two constraint points on objects
List of Prompts
The following prompts are displayed.
Specify first
constraint point on page 518 or [Object on page 518] <Object>: Pick
a constraint point or select an object
Constraint Point
Specifies a constraint point for the object.
First Constraint Point Specifies the first point of the object to be constrained.
Second Constraint Point Specifies the second point of the object to be
constrained.
Dimension Line Location Determines where the dimension line is located
on the constrained object.
Object
Selects an object instead of a constraint point.
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