CHAPTER 11

Dimensioning

Dimensioning is the art of annotating drawings with precise numerical measurements. The process is generally straightforward in AutoCAD because everything is typically drawn in real-world scale. Dimensions will automatically display the correct measurements as long as the geometric objects they refer to are drawn to actual size. In this chapter, you'll learn the mechanics of dimensioning in model space. Dimensioning in paper space and in viewports is covered in Chapter 13, “Working with Layouts.”

  • Styling dimensions
  • Adding dimensions
  • Editing dimensions

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