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System Variables
DIMEXO
Specifies how far extension lines are offset from origin points.
Create Baseline and Continued Dimensions
Baseline dimensions are multiple dimensions measured from the same baseline.
Continued dimensions are multiple dimensions placed end to end.
You must create a linear, aligned, or angular dimension before you create
baseline or continued dimensions. You create baseline dimensions
incrementally from the most recently created dimension in the current session.
Both baseline and continued dimensions are measured from the previous
extension line unless you specify another point as the point of origin.
TIP Hover over a dimension line endpoint grip to quickly access the Baseline or
Continued commands from the grip menu. For more information, see
Use
Dimension Line Grips
on page 1595.
To create a baseline linear dimension
1 Click Annotate tab ➤ Dimensions panel ➤ Baseline.
By default, the origin of the last linear dimension created is used as the
first extension line for the new baseline dimension. You are prompted
for the second dimension line.
2 Use an object snap to select the second extension line origin, or press
Enter to select any dimension as the base dimension.
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