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Example: Dimension Line Terminology

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Parent topicDimension Extension Lines
Attaching Dimension Extension Lines
Making Slanted Dimension Extension Lines
Flipping the Direction of Dimension Leaders
Example: Smart Extension Lines
Jogging Extension Lines
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