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The spacing between lines is the default Line
Separation value. See “Setup Panel” on
page 448.

Running Dimensions
The Running Dimension tool is
similar to the Baseline Dimension tool
in that it produces multiple measurements
from a single point of origin. It is different, Cabinet, fixture and appliance, furniture, and
though, in that these measurements display wall opening centers are only located as a
on the same dimension line rather than on dimension line is drawn when Centers is
multiple lines. The start point of a Running selected for these object types. See “Locate
Dimension line is marked by a circle. The Objects Panel” on page 452.
circle’s size is the same as the dimension
line’s Arrow Size. The centers of a variety of other objects -
including stairs, footings, electrical, and
CAD objects - can also be located with a
Centerline by adding an extension at the
object midpoint. Electrical and CAD objects
are only located when these options are
selected in the Dimension Defaults dialog.
Centerline Dimensions can also locate the
edges of other types of architectural objects,
Centerline Dimensions as well as CAD objects, and will locate walls

The Centerline Dimension tool is as specified on the LOCATE OBJECTS panel of
available in floor plan and cross the Dimension Defaults dialog.
section/elevation views. It allows you to You can also specify any extension line as a
locate the centers of walls, wall openings, Centerline in the Dimension Line
cabinets, fixtures, appliances, electrical Specification dialog. See “Extensions/
objects, CAD blocks, and CAD arc centers Markers Panel” on page 483.
using special centerline extension lines.
Centerline extensions can be distinguished Temporary Dimensions
by a dashed line style and a symbol.
Temporary Dimensions display when
Both free-standing fixtures and appliances as an object is selected and show the
well as those placed into cabinets can be distance between the object’s selected edge
located by Centerline Dimensions. and other objects. Select View> Temporary
Dimensions to turn on or off the display of
temporary dimensions. This toggle affects all

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