Auto Arrange Dimensions

The Auto Arrange Dimensions tool automatically positions the selected dimensions.

When you use Auto Arrange Dimensions, the dimensions are placed as follows:
  • Spaced from smallest to largest
  • Aligned and centered, if possible
  • Spaced with the offset distances defined in Document Properties - Dimensions.
  • Adjusted to avoid overlapping
  • Staggered, if necessary

To use Auto Arrange Dimensions:

  1. Box select the dimensions.
  2. Move the pointer over the dimension palette rollover button to display the dimension palette.
  3. Click Auto Arrange Dimensions .
Auto Arrange Dimensions works with linear, radial, diameter, and chamfer dimensions. It does not support ordinate dimensions or annotations such as notes and hole callouts, or sketch dimensions in drawings.