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Adding Dimensions

You can add measurement dimensions to any objects, including shapes, vector drawings, images, and 3D models.

Adding dimensions to objects

To add one or more dimensions to an object:

  1. Go to the Dimensions panel on the Insert ribbon tab.

    Annotation Tools and Dimensions Panels on the Insert Ribbon Tab
  2. Click the Dimensions menu button.

    Dimensions Menu Button in the Dimensions Panel on the Insert Ribbon Tab
  3. Select a dimension option from the Dimensions menu.

    Dimensions Menu
  4. Click the points on the object where you want to add the dimension following the dimension tooltip.

    • Click 1st Point
    • Click 2st Point
  5. Hover to adjust the dimension position.

    Hover to adjust the dimension position
  6. Click to create the dimension.

    Click to create the dimension

Adding standard dimensions to shapes

To add a standard set of dimensions to a shape:

  1. Select a shape to which you want to add a standard set of dimensions.

    A Selected Blue Oval Shape
  2. Go to the Dimensions panel on the Insert ribbon tab.

    Annotation Tools and Dimensions Panels on the Insert Ribbon Tab
  3. Click the Auto Dimensioning menu button.

    Auto Dimensioning Menu Button in the Dimensions Panel on the Insert Ribbon Tab
  4. Select an available standard dimension option from the Auto Dimensioning menu.

    Auto Dimensioning Menu

    The system automatically adds the dimension.

    Auto Dimensions Added to an Oval

Short video tutorial

Last modified: 28 September 2024