Constructing Dimensioned Rectangles

You can draw dimensioned rectangles of any size or orientation.

The dimension lines above or below and to the left or right of the rectangle use the current DimensionStyle.

To construct dimensioned rectangles:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • On the ribbon, click Mechanical Contents > Tools > Rectangle with Dimensions.
    • Enter AM_RectangleAndDimensions in the Command window.
  2. In the graphics area, specify the:
    • First corner of the rectangle.
    • Opposite corner of the rectangle.
    • Position of the dimension line above or below the rectangle.
    • Position of the dimension line to the left or right.

    Access

    Command: AM_RectangleAndDimensions

    Ribbon

    Mechanical Contents > Tools > Rectangle with Dimensions