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Enhanced Angle Dimension Capabilities

There are several new angle dimension features available in drawings.

Angle Dimension Using an Imaginary Line

You can use the Smart Dimension tool to create an angle dimension between a line and an imaginary horizontal or vertical line. For example,

  1. Start the Smart Dimension tool.
  2. In a drawing view, select an edge.

  3. Select a collinear vertex.

  4. When the crosshair appears, select one of its segments.

  5. A preview of the angle dimension between the edge and segment appears. Click to place the dimension.

Flip an Angle Dimension to its Vertically Opposite Angle

To flip an angle dimension to its vertically opposite angle, right-click the angle dimension and click Display Options > Vertically Opposite Angle.
Angle dimension Vertically opposite angle

Flip an Angle Dimension to its Explementary Angle

To flip an angle dimension Xº to its explementary angle 360º - xº, right-click the angle dimension and click Display Options > Explementary Angle.
Angle dimension Explementary angle dimension

Create a 180° Angle Dimension

You can create a 180° angle dimension between two distinct collinear lines using the Smart Dimension tool.



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