Create dimensions in parallel for angled parts

Introduce how to create dimensions in parallel for an angled part.

In  case of "Base" command

[1] Select "Base" from Smart Dimension pull-down menu on the "Annotation" tab.

[2] Select a line from draw, then an endpoint (intersection) or line.

By both choose lines, dimensions are created parallel to the draw.

Be sure to select a red circle line to create a dimension.
The following pattern can also create parallel dimensions to the line.

1. Select the line first, then the endpoint (intersection).
   
2. Select the endpoint (intersection) first, then select the line, and select both lines.
   

In case of "Continuous"

When creating "Continuous" dimensions for angled parts, "Continuous" dimensions can only be selected at the endpoint (intersection).

After selecting the point (Arrow: ①), change the instance menu at the bottom left of the screen [2. ] to "Parallel", and then select the points (Arrow: ②, ③ ) continuously.

In case of "Baseline"

In the case of "Baseline" dimensions, the same as the "Continuous", select the point (Arrow: ①) first and then the instance menu at the bottom left of the screen [1.]  to [Parallel Text] and then select the point (Arrow: ②,③) continuously.

After creating a dimension, press the [esc] key to exit.

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