[solved] Dimension -Continue DC

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rwn
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[solved] Dimension -Continue DC

Post by rwn » Sat Feb 08, 2020 12:09 am

I have read the instructions on how to make a continuous dimension (Continue DC), but cannot get it to work. What am I missing?
Thanks.

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Re: Dimension -Continue DC

Post by Husky » Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:17 am

DC and DB needs a Base dimension (existing dimension) to start with.

Example with a Horizontal Base Dimension:

Create a Horizontal Dimension with DH,

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Launch the Continue (DC) tool,

click the Horizontal Base Dimension on the right (in this case) extension line [1],

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click then the remaining measurement points [2, 3, 4]

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Done! :wink:
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Re: Dimension -Continue DC

Post by rwn » Sat Feb 08, 2020 4:46 pm

Great! Thanks for your help.

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