// YTOOLS command reference · Dimensions & Annotation

YID
Dimension a line by clicking it

Click a line or polyline segment and an aligned dimension of its true length is created. Modes for single lines, polylines, window selection and four flip patterns.

v3.7Piping Professional
// How to use
  1. Type YID
  2. Click the line (or P for polyline, W for window selection)
  3. Pick the dimension position; F flips the side
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Piping Edition, Professional

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