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Align Collinear/Radial Dimensions

In a drawing view, aligns and groups selected linear, radial, or angular drawing dimensions. The selected dimensions must be of the same type and have a common direction (linear dimensions) or a common centerpoint (angular dimensions).

Aligning and Grouping Collinear Dimensions

To align and group dimensions to be collinear:

  1. In a drawing view, select a group of dimensions.
  2. Click Align Collinear/Radial Tool_Align_Collinear_Radial_Align.gif on the Align toolbar, or click Tools > Dimensions > Align Collinear/Radial .

    The selected dimensions are arranged in a straight line. They also are grouped, and retain the linear arrangement when moved. The dimensions align to the last selected dimension.

    ALN_COL2_shg.gif ALN_RADL_shg.gif
    Aligned collinearly Aligned radially

Highlighting Dimensions that Are Aligned to One Another

To highlight dimensions that are aligned to one another:

  • Right-click a dimension that was created with Align Collinear/Radial Tool_Align_Collinear_Radial_Align.gif and click Show Alignment.

    Dimensions that are aligned are marked with blue dots.
    dim_show_alignment.gif

Removing Dimensions from a Set of Aligned Dimensions

To remove a dimension from a set of aligned dimensions:

  • Right-click a dimension that was created with Align Collinear/Radial Tool_Align_Collinear_Radial_Align.gif and click Break Alignment.


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