Distance / Length Annotation

Distance / Length Annotation

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Length annotations may be applied to any line, segment, polygon side or vector. Distance annotations are available between two points, or the perpendicular distance between a point and a line, segment, polygon side, or vector. Use these steps:

  1. Select ebd_Ebd212  the line segment, or point and line, or pair of points as described above. When you make your selection, the drawing objects will be highlighted and the Distance / Length icon will light up annotate dist  .
  2. Click the icon
  3. Enter the distance information.  There are no format restrictions.  You can use Symbols and Annotation Symbols in the entry.  Press enter when you're done.

You can click the annotation and drag it to adjust its placement in the drawing.