GiD reference manual : Dimension

Menu: Utilities→Dimension


With the dimensions option it is possible to add textual information to your model. This information can be moved to a different layer or deleted.



The following options are available:


Menu: Utilities->Dimension->Create

  • Vertex : Shows the coordinates of a vertex. Click over an existing point and then click where you want the dimension to be written.
  • Distance : Shows the distance between two points. You have to select two points and then click where you want the dimension to be written.
  • Angle : Shows the size of an angle in degrees. You have to select three points and then click where you want the dimension to be written.
  • Radius : Shows the center and radius of an arc. You have to select an existing arc and then click where you want the dimension to be written.
  • Text : Shows a text string defined by the user. Enter the text and click where you want the text to be written.


Menu: Utilities->Dimension→Delete


Deletes a "dimension". Select the dimension you want to delete and press ESC .


Menu: Utilities->Dimension→Edit


Select the dimension you want to edit, change the text, and click OK .


Menu: Utilities->Dimension→ShowBox


This option lets you change the appearance of a "dimension"; a "dimension" can be drawn with or without a box. Choose ShowBox on or off , select a "dimension", and press ESC .