To Dimension Diameter with the Dimension Placed Parallel

  1. Select the Dimension Radial tool ( Drawing > Annotate > Dimensioning ) .


    The Radial Dimensioning tool setting window opens.

  2. Select the circular element to be dimensioned.
  3. Set the mode to Dimension Diameter Parallel.


  4. Enter a data point to define the location and orientation of the dimension.
    Figure 1. Placing the dimension parallel to a circular element