Diametric Dimension Example

This example demonstrates creating diametric dimensions with layer-based colors. It shows how to define a diametric dimension for a circle or arc.

using CadSDK;
using CadSDK.Elements;
using CadSDK.Enums;
using CadSDK.Geometry;

// Create a drawing session
var session = new DrawingSession
{
    ExportFormat = ExportFormat.DWG,
    CadVersion = CadVersion.Cad2018
};

// Define layers
var geoLayer = new Layer { Name = "TestLayer_Dimensions_Geometry", ColorARGB = AciColors.DarkestWine };
var dimLayer = new Layer { Name = "TestLayer_Dimensions", ColorARGB = AciColors.DarkYellow };
session.AddLayer(geoLayer);
session.AddLayer(dimLayer);

// Circle and dimension using layer colors
var circle1 = new Circle()
{
    Center = new Vector3(150, 150, 0),
    Radius = 25f,
    LayerName = geoLayer.Name
};
session.AddElement(circle1);

var diametricDim1 = new DiametricDim(
    referenceElementGuid: circle1.Guid,
    dimLinePos: circle1.Center,
    textHeight: 3f)
{
    LayerName = dimLayer.Name
};
session.AddElement(diametricDim1);

// Export the drawing
// You can signup and get your free API key
string apiKey = "your-api-key"; // Get your free API key from the dashboard
string outputPath = "drawing.dwg";
await session.ExportAndSaveAsync(apiKey, outputPath);
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Key Points

  • Diametric dimensions measure the diameter of a Circle element.
  • They require the GUID of the referenced circle (ReferenceElementGuid) and a point to define the dimension line location (DimLinePos).
  • The TextHeight property controls the size of the dimension text.
  • The dimension's color is inherited from its assigned layer.