TechDraw_ExtensionCreateVertChainDimension.md

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- GuiCommand:
   Name: TechDraw ExtensionCreateVertChainDimension
   MenuLocation: TechDraw -> Extensions: Dimensions -> Create Vertical Chain Dimensions
   Workbenches: TechDraw_Workbench
   Shortcut: 
   Version: 0.20
   SeeAlso: TechDraw_ExtensionCreateHorizChainDimension, TechDraw_ExtensionCreateObliqueChainDimension
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TechDraw ExtensionCreateVertChainDimension

Description

The TechDraw ExtensionCreateVertChainDimension tool creates vertical chain dimensions: a sequence of aligned dimensions.

*On the right the created dimensions*

Usage

1. Select three or more vertexes.
2. The two highest vertexes determine the position of the chain dimension.
3. There are several ways to invoke the tool:
   • Press the Create Vertical Chain Dimensions button.
   • Select the TechDraw → Extensions: Dimensions → Create Vertical Chain Dimensions option from the menu.
4. Chain dimensions with centered dimension texts are created.

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