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Ordinate Dimensions on angled plan

Ordinate Dimensions on angled plan

Ordinate Dimensions on angled plan

(OP)
Greetings,

I have an airfoil, and I need to dimension some points along the length of the airfoil.


Unfortunately due to the orientation of the airfoil with respect to the rest of the model, the line I need to dimension along is neither horizontal or vertical. Is there anyway I can ordinately dimension it?

Yes, I could smart dimension the whole length (:P) but I have quite a few points to dimension and I want it to be relatively readable.

Let me know if there is a work around. Thanks for your help!

RE: Ordinate Dimensions on angled plan

Right click on a toolbar
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Drag angular ordinate tool to add to your toolbar

RE: Ordinate Dimensions on angled plan

(OP)
Felix, I tried that again, and I realized I was trying to start the dimensions from a point, which default to either horizontal or vertical ordinate. If I dimension from a line instead of a point, it comes out in the proper direction. Thanks.

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