// YTOOLS command reference · Dimensions & Annotation

YADO
Auto outline dimensions

Dimensions the overall width and height of any selected objects in one click. A settings dialog controls placement side, nesting, hole-position dimensions, radius/diameter and centre marks; settings persist between sessions.

v5.5Standard Piping Professional
// How to use
  1. Type YADO and press OK in the settings dialog (or YADOSET to change settings only)
  2. Select objects — dimensions are placed outside the bounding box
  3. Keep selecting; press Enter to finish

Sub-commands: YADOSET (settings), YHOLE (hole-position dimensions only)

// Included in

Standard, Piping Edition, Professional

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// Related

YXDM YDIM YID

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