Adding Dimension Constraints

  1. Activate the Dimension constraint.
  2. Select an individual sketch object, or two objects as required for certain types of dimensions. Move the cursor away from the object to position the dimension. The normal behavior for applying and locating dimensions is observed. However, when applied as a constraint, if you attempt to edit one object, other objects may be modified to maintain the dimension constraint.

    • You can use dimension constraints to modify the size of the selected object. After creating the dimension constraint, double-click to select the dimension and then modify the value.

    • Each dimension is automatically assigned a label. You can also specify labels of your choice.

      Note: A valid label should have an alphabet or an underscore (_) as the first character.

    • You can also define dimensions using basic mathematic expressions.

    • Dimensions may be positioned vertically, horizontally, or aligned with the object.

    • Angle dimensions are supported - select the first object and then hover over the second object until the angle dimension appears. Move the cursor to position the dimension.

    • Arc length dimensions are supported - hold the Ctrl key while selecting the arc to create an arc length dimension. Move the cursor to position the dimension.

    • You can modify the arrow style, expression, label, type of dimension, and precision in the Properties panel.