Works with Bricscad (Windows) Classic, Pro and Platinum, Bricscad (Linux) Classic and Pro
Continues linear and angular dimensions from the endpoint of the previous dimension.
Accessing the Command
command bar: dimcontinue
aliases: dco, dimcont
menu bar: Dimension | Continue
toolbar: Dimensions |
: dimcontinue
Prompts you in the command bar:
Continue: ENTER to select starting dimension/<Origin or next extension line>: (Choose a point for the endpoint of the second extension line.)
Dimension text = \A1;1.1135
Continue: ENTER to select starting dimension/<Origin or next extension line>: (Choose another point, or press Enter to exit command.)
Continue dimensions applied to a linear dimension
Continue dimensions applies to an angular dimension
Command Options
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Option |
Description |
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Chooses the linear or angular dimension from which to continue dimensioning. |
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Locates the endpoint of the second extension line; the first extension line is co-located with the second extension of the previous dimension. The command repeats this prompt until you press Esc. |
Grips Editing
Continued dimensions can be edited directly through grips:
Select the continued dimension. Notice the grips.
Drag the grips to perform the following actions:
Drag either grip on the dimension line to move the dimension line; the extension lines change length.
Drag the grip on the text to relocate it; the dimension line moves along, and a leader line is added, if required.
Drag either grip on the extension lines to move the extension line; the dimension line changes length.
Related Commands
DimLinear - places linear dimensions in drawings: horizontal, vertical, and rotated.
DimAligned - places aligned dimensions.
DimBaseline - places additional dimensions from a common baseline.
DimDiameter - places diameter dimensions.
DimRadius - places radius dimensions.
DimCenter - places center marks.
DimAngular - places angular dimensions.
DimLeader and Leader- places leaders with text, blocks, entities, or tolerances.
DimOrdinate - places x and y ordinate dimensions.
Tolerance - places tolerance tags in drawings.
Dim - places and edits dimensions at the 'Dimensioning command:' prompt.
Dim1 - places and edits a single dimension at the 'Dimensioning command:' prompt.
DimEdit - changes the wording and angle of dimension text; changes the angle of extension lines.
DimTEdit - changes the position of dimension text.
DdEdit - edits dimension text.
Properties - edits the properties of dimensions through a palette.
DimStyle - creates and edits dimension styles through the Drawing Explorer.
-DimStyle - saves and applies dimensions styles at the command line.
Style - sets the text style used by dimensions.
DimOverride - overrides the values of the current dimension style.
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