Creates a radial dimension for an arc, polyarc, or circle. The dimension is based on the current dimension style. Options allow you to specify the angle and contents of the dimension text.
Methods to create a radial dimension
This command has 1 method to begin creating a radial dimension:
Select arc or circle to dimension
Select arc or circle to dimension
Begin creating a radial dimension by selecting an arc, polyline arc, or circle then:
Location of dimension line
Specify the location of the dimension line.
Additional options: [Angle/Text]
Location of dimension line
Options within the DIMRADIUS command
After you begin creating a radial dimension, the following options may be available:
Angle
Specify the angle of the dimension text. A value of 0 aligns the dimension text with the dimension line. Any other value rotates the dimension text relative to the x-axis of the current UCS.
Text
Enter text to override the default dimension text which includes the measured length of the radius. You can use two angle brackets <> to display the measured length of the radius in addition to other text.
