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DIMRADIUS
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Create Radial Dimensions
Creates a radius dimension for a circle or an arc.
Access Methods
Button
Ribbon: Annotate tab ➤ Dimensions panel ➤ Radius
Menu: Dimension ➤ Radius
Toolbar: Dimension
Summary
Measures the radius of a selected circle or arc and displays the dimension text
with a radius symbol in front of it. You can use grips to reposition the resulting
radius dimension easily.
List of Prompts
The following prompts are displayed.
Select arc or circle:
Specify “dimension line location” or [“Mtext”/“Text”/“Angle”]: Specify a point
or enter an option
Dimension Line Location Determines the angle of the dimension line and
the location of the dimension text. If the dimension is placed off of an arc
resulting in the dimension pointing outside the arc, AutoCAD automatically
draws an arc extension line.
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