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Add Linear Dimensions Using Grip Points

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  • Last UpdatedAug 06, 2026
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Adds additional Linear (LDIM) points for an existing dimension using grip points.

  1. To create additional LDIM points for a dimension, click to identify an existing LDIM. The grip points display in blue.

  2. Click the additional grip point. The grip point displays in red.

  3. You are prompted to Specify stretch point or

  4. Click to identify the position of the new dimension point. The dimension annotation is added.

  5. You are then prompted to Specify stretch point or

  6. The prompt is repeated allowing you to add multiple dimension annotations.

  7. Press ESC to end the command.

  8. Throughout the linear dimension creation process you can press ESC to cancel or finish the command (created dimension annotations remain when ESC is pressed but the operation ends). Additional functionality is also available.

    Before

    Press the down arrow key and select Before to add a before dimensional point using a specified owner as the point to measure from.

    Note: Ppoint snap must be enabled to use this functionality. Refer to Object Snaps for further information.

    You are prompted to Specify stretch point or

    Click to identify the position of the new dimension point by snapping to a ppoint. The dimension annotation is added before the selected owner.

    The new DBPA element displays in the Draw Explorer.

    After

    Press the down arrow key and select After to add an after dimensional point using a specified owner as the point to measure from.

    Note: Ppoint snap must be enabled to use this functionality. Refer to Object Snaps for further information.

    You are prompted to Specify stretch point or

    Click to identify the position of the new dimension point by snapping to a ppoint. The dimension annotation is added after the selected owner.

    The new DBPA element displays in the Draw Explorer.

    Point

    Press the down arrow key and select Point to add a standard LDIM point at a specified snap point.

    You are prompted to Specify stretch point or

    Click to identify the position of the new dimension point. The dimension annotation is added.

Modify linear dimension points using the Vertex Editor window. Refer to Vertex Editor for further information.