Creates a diametric dimension for an arc, polyarc, or circle. The dimension is based
on the current dimension style. Options allow you to specify the angle and contents
of the dimension text.
Methods to create a diametric dimension
There is one method to begin creating a diametric dimension:
Select arc or circle to dimension
Select arc or circle to dimension
Begin creating a diametric dimension by selecting an arc, polyline arc,
or circle then:
Location of dimension line
Specify the location of the dimension line.
Additional options: [Angle/Text]
Location of dimension line
Options within the DIMDIAMETER command
After you begin creating a diametric dimension, the following options may be
available:
Angle
Specify the angle of the dimension text. A value of 0 aligns the
dimension text with the dimension line. Any other value rotates the
dimension text relative to the x-axis of the current UCS.
Text
Enter text to override the default dimension text which includes the
measured length of the diameter. You can use two angle brackets <>
to display the measured length of the diameter in addition to other
text.
