Setting Dimension Representations

This task shows you how to set dimension annotation representations.
There are five representation mode:
  • Projected Dimension: project the dimension (on element, horizontal or vertical) according to the cursor position, see Dimension following the cursor  (CTRL toggles).
  • Force Dimension on Element: project the dimension on element.
  • Force Horizontal Dimension in view: project the dimension horizontally, according to the annotation plane reference axes.
  • Force Vertical Dimension in view: project the dimension vertically, according to the annotation plane reference axes.
  • True length dimension: useless.
Open the Annotations_Part_02.CATPart document:

  1. Click Dimensions  in Annotations toolbar.

  1. Select the edge as shown on the part.

    A linear dimension appears during the creation process.

  1. Right-click the dimension and select Dimension.1 object > Dimension Representation >  Force Horizontal Dimension in View from the contextual menu. 

    The dimension representation is modified.

  1. Right-click the dimension and select Dimension.1 object > Dimension Representation >  Force Vertical Dimension in view from the contextual menu.

    The dimension representation is modified.

  1. Right-click the dimension and select Dimension.1 object > Dimension Representation >  Force Dimension on Element from the contextual menu.

  1. Click outside any geometry to end the dimension creation process, move the dimension if needed.