AutoCAD DIMALIGNED Command: How to Dimension Sloped Edges

Shows the true distance between two points with a dimension parallel to them.

Command

DIMALIGNED

Aliases

DAL, DIMALI

English name

Aligned Dimension

The AutoCAD DIMALIGNED command places the dimension line parallel to the line between the two points you measure, so it shows the true length of sloped edges.

On horizontal and vertical edges it gives the same result as DIMLINEAR; the difference appears on angled edges. Its appearance comes from the current dimension style.

How to use it

1. Type DIMALIGNED or DAL and press Enter.
2. Pick the first extension line origin, or press Enter to select an object.
3. Pick the second point.
4. Move the cursor to set the offset of the dimension line and click.

Options

Mtext (M)

Edits the dimension text in the text editor.

Text (T)

Changes the dimension text at the command line.

Angle (A)

Changes the angle of the dimension text.

Notes and tips

• Snap to the endpoints; free clicks give wrong dimension values.
• If you need the horizontal or vertical projection of a sloped edge, use DIMLINEAR.