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How does one dimension an ellipse in drawings?

michael_mcewenmichael_mcewen OS Professional Posts: 77 PRO
In drawings,  I can use the "line to line" dimension tool on a section of the ellipse, but there are no points to drag dimensions on an ellipse in plan view.  I've tried every tool.  Any ideas?

Thanks,

Michael

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  • john_mcclaryjohn_mcclary Member, Developers Posts: 3,890 PRO
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    No I just don't use the vertical line at all. I showed that to show you it will extend beyond the geometry, giving you the 0.90" 

    See the first post, where I used the 2 horizontal lines. When you mouse over the top of the ellipse you will see a diamond, representing the top quadrant of the arc.
    Then project that line horizontally to the left / right and click when you see the X appear near a dotted line.

    I don't have video recording software installed at work, so best I can to is type it out

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