Alibre Design

Chapter 4 - SketchingNote: You can press the Esc key on the keyboard to cancel the current dimensionoperation.Depending on the type of figure you are dimensioning as well as where you movethe preview dimension, a new dimension may be inferred. For example, dependingon where the cursor is moved, three different dimensions could be placed on anangled line.4. After the dimension has been positioned properly, click again. A dimension controlbox appears.5. Enter the appropriate dimension value in the box and press Enter on the keyboard.The dimension is defined.Note: You can enter fractions (e.g. 3/8) and simple equations (e.g. 1.5 * 3) intothe dimension control box. You can also enter a value with units other than thecurrent display units (e.g. 5 mm). The value will be converted to the display unitsautomatically. Supported unit abbreviations are “, ', mm, cm, and m.‣ To dimension distances or angles between figures:Follow the steps below to place distance dimensions or angular dimensions betweenfigures, e.g. between lines, between nodes, between arc or circle center nodes, etc.1. Select the Dimension tool from the Sketching toolbar, or from the Sketchmenu, select Dimension, or right-click in the work area and select Dimensionfrom the pop-up menu.2. Move the cursor over the first figure you want to dimension from.97