Break a Dimension Extension Line

  • What
  • Breaks a holder dimension line or extension. It is possible to work following the instructions described in the following dialogue-box.

Break All: Select the dimension line to break, the application will automatically calculate the intersection points where to open (opening width is equal the dimension text’s height).

Intersection: Select the dimension line to break and the intersection point, where the opening is generated (opening width is equal the dimension text’s height).

Two Points: Select the dimension line to break and select to points on the screen which will set the width of the opening to generate.

Extend/Shorten: Modify the length of a dimension extension line previously broken.

Erase: Erase a segment of a dimension extension line previously broken.

  • Why
  • To make a drawing more legible when more dimensions overlap.
  • How
  • Choose from the dialogue-box the icon of the type of opening to generate.
  • Note

If a broken dimension is stretched or updated with the native commands, this looses the openings.