Dimension Text, Linked to Object (Annotate Menu)

This command can be used to create a plain dimension text. The link can be used in variables to access properties and database associations of that linked object (see Variables).

After choosing the command, the "Dimension Text" dialog appears in which the text can be entered and its parameters can be specified.

The object to be linked to the text object has to be chosen. Click on an object to choose it.

The position of the dimension text can be entered using the mouse, by clicking anywhere in the drawing.

If "Rotate Dimension Text" is set:

The dimension text direction can be entered using the mouse, by clicking anywhere in the drawing. The location of this position relative to the dimension text position determines the dimension text's rotation angle.

After entering all the parameters, the dimension text is created.

The dimension text is not automatically assigned to the current layer. Instead, the command Layers > Defaults is used to decide whether they should be assigned to the current layer, or another specified layer. The same goes for pens, which can be assigned using the command Pens > Defaults.

You can use Advanced Text Capabilities (consisting of Formatting, Attributes, Variables, Statements, Mathematical Terms) in all texts, dimensions, variables, and attributes!