Constrain Distances and Angles between Objects

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You can control distances or angles between 2D geometric objects or points on objects applying dimensional constraints and specifying values. You can also constrain geometry with variables and equations.

Overview of Dimensional Constraints
Apply Dimensional Constraints
Dimensional constraints maintain specified distances and angles between geometric objects or points on objects.
Control the Display of Dimensional Constraints
You can display or hide dynamic and annotational constraints within a drawing.
Modify Objects with Dimensional Constraints Applied
You can control lengths, distances, and angles of objects by changing constraint values, by manipulating dimensional constraints using grips, or by changing user variables or expressions associated with dimensional constraints.
Constrain a Design with Formulas and Equations
You can control geometry using mathematical expressions that include the names of dimensional constraints, user variables, and functions.

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