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AutoCAD Self-paced Learning Modules
®
AutoCAD 2D
Module 35
Dimensioning - Part 2
Learning Outcomes:
When you have completed this module, you will be able to:
Drafting Lesson
Basic Dimension Types
Figure 35-1 shows the six basic dimension types you will be learning to insert and edit in this
module. They are linear, aligned, angular, diameter, radius and leader dimensions.
Advanced dimensioning is covered in the AutoCAD Customization Modules.
Figure 35-1
Basic Dimensioning Types
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Inserting Dimensions
In this module, you will be taught how to insert and edit linear, aligned, angular, radius,
diameter and leader dimensions. When a dimension is inserted, it resides on the current layer
and assumes the color of that layer.
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Shortcut: DIMALI
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Shortcut: DIMDIA
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Step 8 Enter the DIMALI command shown below to insert an aligned dimension. See
Figure Step 8.
Command: DIMALI
Specify first extension line origin or <select object>: (end) P4
Specify second extension line origin: (end) P5
Specify dimension line location or [Mtext/Text/Angle]: P6
Dimension text = 4.66
Command:
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Command: DIMANG
Select arc, circle, line, or <specify vertex>:
P11
Select second line: P12
Specify dimension arc line location or
[Mtext/Text/Angle]: P13
Dimension text = 75d0'0" Figure Step 13
Command:
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Figure Step 16
Step 17 Select the radius dimension shown in Figure Step 17. In the Center mark
property, set it to None.
Figure Step 17
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Figure Step 18
Step 19 Select the diameter dimension shown in Figure Step 19. In the Text override
property, enter 1.00 DIA,.
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Nearest Nea
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Command: QLEADER
Specify first leader point, or [Settings]
<Settings>: S
Command:
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Drawing Specifications
Name Template Units Text Style Font
AutoCAD 2D Lab 35-1 N/A Millimeters N/A N/A
Note: Color, Linetype, and Lineweight are all ByLayer unless otherwise instructed.
Layering Scheme
Objects on Layer Name Color Linetype Lineweight
Titleblock Text Titleblock Text White/Black Continuous N/A
Instructions:
1. Open the drawing AutoCAD 2D Lab 34-1 and save it as
AutoCAD 2D Lab 35-1.
2. Create a dimensioning style named: Lab 35-1 English. Start with
Standard.
3. Set the necessary variables to make the dimension appear as
best you can to match the drawing below.
4. On layer Dimension insert the dimensions shown below.
AutoCAD 2002 to 2008 - Insert all the dimensions shown below
as associative dimensions.
AutoCAD 2000-2000i - insert non-associative dimensions.
5. Using the Properties box, correct all dimensions. Completed Drawing
6. Complete the Titleblock.
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Drawing Specifications
Name Template Units Text Style Font
AutoCAD 2D Lab 35-2 N/A Millimeters N/A N/A
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Layering Scheme
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Dimensions Dimension Blue Continuous N/A
Instructions:
1. Open the drawing AutoCAD 2D Lab 34-2 and save it as
AutoCAD 2D Lab 35-2.
2. Create a dimensioning style named: Lab 35-2 Metric. Start with
ISO-25.
3. Set the necessary variables to make the dimension appear as
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4. On layer Dimension insert the dimensions shown below.
AutoCAD 2002 to 2008 - Insert all the dimensions shown below
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Drawing Specifications
Name Template Units Text Style Font
AutoCAD 2D Lab 35-3 N/A Inches N/A N/A
Note: Color, Linetype, and Lineweight are all ByLayer unless otherwise instructed.
Layering Scheme
Objects on Layer Name Color Linetype Lineweight
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Dimensions Dimension Blue Continuous N/A
Instructions:
1. Open the drawing AutoCAD 2D Lab 34-3 and save it as
AutoCAD 2D Lab 35-3.
2. Create a dimensioning style named: Lab 35-3 English. Start with
Standard.
3. Set the necessary variables to make the dimension appear as best
you can to match the drawing below.
4. On layer Dimension insert the dimensions shown below.
AutoCAD 2002 to 2008 - Insert all the dimensions shown below as
associative dimensions. Completed Drawing
AutoCAD 2000-2000i - insert non-associative dimensions.
5. Using the Properties box, correct all dimensions.
6. Complete the Titleblock.
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