Ordinate dimensions measure the perpendicular distance from an origin point called the datum to a feature, such as a hole in a part. You can also adjust the height of the jog symbol on a linear dimension on the Properties palette under Lines & Arrows.ĥ UNIT 8: Dimensioning In AutoCAD (Types of Dimensions) Move the grip to another point along the dimension line. To reposition the jog, select the dimension and then select the grip. Once you add a jog to a linear dimension, you can position it by using grips.

The height of the jog is determined by the linear jog size value of the dimension style. The jog is made up of two parallel lines and a cross line that forms two 40-degree angles. Typically, the actual measurement value of the dimension is smaller than the displayed value. Jog lines are used to represent a dimension value that does not display the actual measurement. Jog lines can be added to linear dimensions. Linear Aligned Radius Linear Diameter Arc LengthĤ UNIT 8: Dimensioning In AutoCAD (Types of Dimensions)

Objectives: Be able to identify, describe and/or apply… Methods for accessing the layers properties manager Assignments/Quizzes/Testsīasic Concepts with Dimensioning Are “Annotations” you add to drawings to show size Should be placed on separate layer Each dimension has its own “Style” Each dimension you create consists of several parts: Dimension Line Extension Line Arrowheads (Can be modified or changed) Dimension Text Precision (Number of decimal places)ģ UNIT 8: Dimensioning In AutoCAD (Types of Dimensions) Presentation on theme: 'UNIT 8: Dimensioning In AutoCAD'- Presentation transcript:

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