dimension slot from end to end

[hellomoto]

To create a slot, I sketched two parallel lines and semicircles at both ends. And the slot is inclined 30 deg from horizontal. I can define the slot width by dimensioning the center of the rounds and then putting a radius dimension at the ends. However, I don't want to to use that dimensioning scheme.

Instead, I want the dimension to be from the extreme ends of the slot. i.e. the distance between the semicircles, not the centers. When I try to do that, I only get two options, horizontal or vertical.

how do I create a slanted dimension? If the slot was horizontal or vertical, I can create the dimension. But the slot must be inclined.

Thx in advance

wildfire 3.0

 

[anandel]

Create a construction line perpendicular to the line that passes thro' the centers of the two semi-circles. Make that line to be tangent to either of the semi-circles. Now create a dimension from the construction line to the other semi-circle. (See attached pic.)



Edited by: anandel

 

[charleskim]

Create a construction line and dimension it. (see attached picture).


Charles

 

[hellomoto]

Thanks guys. I was thinking about making a construction line, but thought there was a shortcut command or something in the menus. Thanks.