Sometimes when placing dimensions in a drawing, they can get cluttered and it isn’t always clear what dimension text belongs to what dimension.
(pictured below – example dimension)
There is a feature that lets you attach a leader to the dimension text and the mid point of the dimension line thus pointing out what text is referring to what dimension.
Note: This method is should keep you from exploding dimensions. Please stop exploding dimensions!!!!
Here’s how:
- Select the dimension that is to have the leader applied
- Hover over the grip next to the dimension text
- Select “Move with Leader”
The Leader will now follow the text as it is re-positioned away from the original text position.
If the leader is not needed, remove it by doing the following:
- Select the dimension (similar to above)
- Hover over the grip next to the dimension text
- Select “Reset Text Position” – this will return the text to its original position. If you want move the text and get rid of the leader (without returning the text to the original position) select “Move Text Only.”
