Drawing: How To Create a Linear Diameter Dimension?

Don_Van_Zile

I would think there would be a way to attain this Linear Diameter Dimension style, but can't figure it out. I would think the "2 Point Linear Dimension" would give me what I wanted since the "2 Point Center Line" is the exact behavior I would expect for that dimension style (that snapping behavior is perfect); it's perfect for Center Lines! Is this a current limitation in drawings?

michael_mcclain

Place a dimension anywhere so its on the page, then drag the grips to the quadrants for that dimension. I think quadrants should be valid on dimension creation, but they only seem to pick up once the dimension has already been placed.

Don_Van_Zile

@michael_mcclain Always good to remember the what's new!

Improvements to Onshape - July 12th, 2018 — Onshape

NeilCooke

@Don_Van_Zile - when the dim tool is active, press Shift + Q to activate quadrant snaps

Don_Van_Zile

NeilCooke said:

@Don_Van_Zile - when the dim tool is active, press Shift + Q to activate quadrant snaps

That's certainly a better way. I would still love the "active snapping" as shown with the 2 Point Center Line; again it's so convenient for "almost" anything. 

Don_Van_Zile

Just a potential UX idea for the Shift and/or Control keys etc...

NeilCooke

It used to be on by default, but it annoyed some users (apparently).

Don_Van_Zile

It was FAR more annoying not knowing how to do it or that it could be done.