GstarCAD 2027 · Command Reference
Commands > D Command > DIMDIAMETER
Function Description:
This command is used to create a diameter dimension for an arc or a circle. Measures the diameter of a selected circle or arc and displays the dimension text with a diameter symbol in front of it. You can use grips to easily reposition the resulting diameter dimension
Command Access:
Icon:
Menu: Dimension > Diameter
Ribbon: Annotation > Dimension > Diameter
Toolbar: Dimension > Diameter
Command: DIMDIAMETER
Alias: DIMDIA
Command Prompts:
Select arc or circle:
Specify dimension line location or [Mtext/Text/Angle]:

Specifies a circle, arc or arc segment on a polyline.
Specifies a point to determine the angle of the dimension line and the location of the dimension text..
Edits the dimension text by In-place Text Editor. Users can enter special characters and symbols by control code or Unicode character strings.
If alternate units are not turned on in the dimension style, users can enter square brackets ([]) to display them.
The current dimension style determines the appearance of the dimension text.
Customizes the dimension text at the Command prompt.
The generated dimension measurement is displayed in angle brackets (\<>). If
alternate units are not turned on in the dimension style, users can enter square brackets ([]) to display them.
User can reset the dimension text properties in Text tab of New, Modify, and Override in the Dimension Style Manager Dialog box.
Changes the angle of the dimension text.
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Article ID: 4356
Created: September 26, 2026
Last Updated: September 25, 2026
Author: kbadmin
Online URL: https://kb.gstarcad.com.my/article/dimdiameter-command-gstarcad-2027-4356.html