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This entry is part 5 of 13 in the series New in SOLIDWORKS 2014<\/a><\/div>

A new type of dimension is now available in SolidWorks called Angular Running<\/strong> which allows you create a set of angle dimensions that originate from a common origin\u00a0in a style similar to Oridinate Dimensions.\u00a0 Options are available to meet ISO standards, such as adding a chain (dimension lines with direction arrow), and aligned text.\u00a0 Options are also available\u00a0to apply ASME style rules as well, such as horizontal text.\u00a0 Angular Running Dimensions are added and modified similar to Ordinate and Baseline Dimensions, including the ability to add dimensions to an existing set of Angular Running Dimensions.<\/p>\n

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