Places multiple linear and angular dimensions starting at the same base point; this command can only be used when at least one other dimension is already in the drawing.
Accessing the Command
command bar: dimbaseline
aliases: dba, dimbase
menu bar: Dimension | Baseline
toolbar: Dimensions | 
: dimbaseline
Prompts you in the command bar:
Baseline: ENTER to select starting dimension/<Origin of next extension line>: (Pick a point to locate the second extension line.)
Dimension text = \A1;2.5472
Baseline: ENTER to select starting dimension/<Origin of next extension line>: (Pick another point, or press Esc to exit the command.)
Baseline dimensions applied to a linear dimension
Baseline 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 first extension of the starting dimension. The command repeats this prompt until you press Esc. |
Procedures
Grips Editing
Baseline dimensions can be edited directly through grips:
Select the baseline 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.
DimContinue - continues dimensions.
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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