Foreshorten ❲RECOMMENDED❳

Foreshortening allows for clear documentation of large features in limited space by using "zigzag" symbols or shortened dimension lines.

If a dimension is not automatically foreshortened, you can apply it manually: foreshorten

: Automatically shortens a radius dimension when it is dragged from a main view into a detail view, keeping the center point and dimension updated even as they move. foreshorten

: You can specify document-level defaults for linear foreshortening via Tools > Options > Document Properties > Dimensions > Linear . foreshorten

the side of the dimension line you wish to shorten. Select Display Options from the context menu. Choose Foreshorten .