Reposition

The dimension objects repositioning tool can be used to modify the check offset attribute of dimension line, arc, angle or radius.
The check gap, check extent, origin position and other attributes are preserved.

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Instructions

1. Load a layer with the dimension object to modify.
2. Switch to plan view.
3. Select Design > Dimension > Reposition, or the button from the toolbar.
4. Select the dimension line, arc, angle or radius.
5. Hold the left mouse button and drag to modify the check offset. The dimension object is redrawn automatically on each mouse movement.
6. Release the mouse button when the desired position is achieved.
7. Select to Move or Cancel the function.

Note:   Use the Undo button to restore the dimension objects initial attributes.

Dimension objects repositioning description:

Dimension line

If the mouse moves to  the left of the dimension line, the check offset is increased and the dimension line redrawn. If the mouse moves to the right side of the dimension line, then the check offset is reduced until it reaches the check gap value. Further mouse movement to the right of the dimension line has no effect. The user may position the cursor again over the dimension line object and move to the left to continue adjusting (increasing) the check offset. Pressing the right mouse button stops the repositioning and a popup menu: Move; Cancel displays. Undo feature is also provided. The object origin, end and normal coordinates do not change, only the check offset is modified.

Dimension arc

The range of the mouse movement is the sector of the (Vulcan circle) arc, including any outside arrows or text label side check, and as for dimension lines, limited by the arc radius and the check gap.

Dimension angle

Check offset and check gap do not affect dimension angle's display. To reposition a dimension angle, the object end and sweep coordinates are modified. The object origin is unchanged.

Dimension radius

Check offset and check gap do not affect dimension radius's display. To reposition a dimension radius, the object end coordinates are modified. The object origin is unchanged. The dimension radius arrow end is repositioned in the direction of the user mouse pointer coordinates. The radius length is unchanged.