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Dimensioning from Intersection Point

Dimensioning from Intersection Point

Dimensioning from Intersection Point

(OP)
This is probably a stupid question, but its giving me a hard time.  

Is there a way to dimension from the intersection point of two lines in the drawing view?  I mean being able to select two lines, and it will select the intersection point.  I DON'T mean snapping right to the intersection point by hovering the mouse over it, I mean by selecting the actual lines/curves.  

Any help is appreciated.  

RE: Dimensioning from Intersection Point

Look up "virtual sharps" in the SW help.

RE: Dimensioning from Intersection Point

Create a point at the intersection of two curves and dimension to it.

RE: Dimensioning from Intersection Point

Ctrl + pick the 2 lines, then on the sketching toolbar, use the Point tool.  This will give you the "virtual sharp".  Change the point by going to Tools > Options > Document Properties Tab > Detailing > Virtual Sharps

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RE: Dimensioning from Intersection Point

(OP)
Ahh.. I was looking for a hotkey or something, similar to the way it is in other programs.  I knew it would be simple though, thanks.  

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