Center Dimension
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Summary
A center dimension is a group design object. It allows for the center of an arc or circle to be marked.
Access
The Center Dimension dialog can be accessed prior to entering placement mode, from the PCB Editor - Defaults page of the Preferences dialog (DXP >> Preferences). This allows you to change the default properties for the object, which will be applied when placing subsequent Objects.
During placement, the dialog can be accessed by pressing the Tab key.
After placement, the dialog can be accessed in the following ways:
- Double-clicking on the placed dimension object.
- Placing the cursor over the dimension object, right-clicking and choosing Properties from the context menu.
- Run command Edit >> Change, then click an existing object.
Options/Controls
- Size - Specify the size of the Dimension object.
- Rotation - Specify the rotation angle of dimension object.
Properties
- Layer - Specify the layer on which the Dimension object is placed. The drop-down list will list out all stack-up layers in current active PCB document.
- Locked - Check this box to lock Dimension object. If you attempt to graphically modify the dimension object that has its Locked property enabled, a dialog will appear asking for confirmation to proceed with the edit.