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title: Extract Dim
description: "One‑click generation of balloon callouts and structured inspection checklists by selecting annotation objects. ![](https://dwgsee.com/cad/support/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dimballoon.jpg) **Operation Steps**: 1. Launch the tool via **Tools > Extract Dim**, or type command `Extractdim` in the command line. 2. Drag to select the area with…"
url: "https://www.dwgsee.com/cad/support/docs/extract-dim/"
updated: "2026-09-23"
category: User Guide / Create Notes, Labels, and Leaders
tags:
  - Dimension
---

# Extract Dim

One‑click generation of balloon callouts and structured inspection checklists by selecting annotation objects.

![](https://dwgsee.com/cad/support/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dimballoon.jpg)

**Operation Steps**:

1. Launch the tool via **Tools > Extract Dim**, or type command `Extractdim` in the command line.
2. Drag to select the area with target dimensions to export, then right-click to extract.
3. Review the exported data table and click **OK** to proceed.
4. Input the **balloon text height** in the command line and press Enter. *(Tip: Reference the dimension text size to set balloon height)*
5. The system automatically generates bubble dimension annotations.
6. Navigate to layout **Inspection 0** to view the generated inspection table.

**Inspection Table**

A default-version inspection table will be automatically created in the new **Layout Inspection** for dimension checking and reference.

![](https://dwgsee.com/cad/support/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DWGSeeCAD-defaultinspection-template.jpg)

Automatically output according to the template, corresponding one-to-one with the feature list, eliminating the need for manual organization

## **Features**

### Rapid Annotation Recognition for Inspection Reports

Recognition, review and export can be completed within **30 seconds**.

- Select‑and‑Recognize
- Customizable Balloon Size
- Auto‑sequenced Balloon Numbering
- One‑click Full‑Dimension Inspection Report Export
- Linked Bi‑directional Data Update
- Vector‑based PDF Export

## Customization & System Integration

Extend standalone software into your enterprise quality‑digital workflow. Agile iterative updates aligned with your business requirements.

[Contact us for customization](mail:info@autodwg.com)

- Custom Dimension‑Extraction Rules
- Custom Inspection‑Plan Templates
- Custom Deviation‑Detection Logic