Circle Length

In order to create a dimension representing a length of a circle, upon calling the Dimension command, activate the following automenu option:

In result, the set of available automenu options will change, and then you should activate the following option:

Upon activating this option, clicking anywhere in the drawing selects the circle or circular arc nearest to the point of clicking. Construction and graphic lines can be both selected. In result, the preview of the dimension appears, and the option for changing direction of leader line's shoulder appears in the automenu. Regardless of whether a full circle or an arc is selected, the dimension value represents the length of the full circle.

The dimension line corresponds to the diameter of the circle. It follows the cursor by rotating around the center of the circle, while the dimension value follows the cursor along the dimension line. Set the desired positions of dimension line and value by moving the cursor, and confirm it by pressing or <Enter>. The dimension will be created. Upon creating a dimension, the command stays in the circle length creation mode (sphere dimension).

See Also:

•Arc symbol