DIMBASELINE (Command) #
Creates a series of baseline dimensions from a previously selected linear, angular, or ordinate dimension.
Summary #
Baseline dimensions share the same first extension line origin as the base dimension. Each subsequent dimension line is offset automatically from the previous one to avoid overlapping dimension lines, text and arrows.
You must create a linear, angular or ordinate dimension first before running DIMBASELINE. DWGSeeCAD uses the most recent dimension as the default base dimension, or you can manually select another base dimension.
Prompts #
- Select base dimension: Choose an existing linear, angular or ordinate dimension to use as the baseline reference.
- Specify a second extension line origin: Pick the location for the next dimension’s extension line point. The dimension is generated automatically.
- Undo: Reverses the last baseline dimension added during the current command session.
- Select: Switches to pick a different base dimension without exiting the command.
Key Notes #
- The spacing between baseline dimension lines is controlled by the baseline spacing setting in the dimension style.
- Baseline dimensions are grouped logically but remain separate dimension objects.
- Press Enter twice to exit the DIMBASELINE command.
- Dimension style settings govern text height, arrow style, extension line properties and baseline offset distance.
Typical Use Cases #
- Architectural floor plans: Dimension a sequence of wall openings from a common reference edge.
- Mechanical drawings: Mark multiple feature positions measured from a single datum line.
- Structural details: Create consistent chained baseline dimensions for layout verification.
