AutoCAD 2010/2011/2012 DWG Format

[#1]

Hi,

I made a 3D box shape in AutoCAD. I would like to draw a line on one of the surfaces of the box and I was wondering how to do this? Also I know you can use the the linear tool under Annotations to display dimensions of 2D lines. But I don't know how to do it so that it that shows the dimension on a vertical axis as shown in the picture below. 

[#2]

Hit F6 key to use DUCS, it will highlight the surface you will be using.

To dimension vertical, you need to rotate the UCS.

[#3]

How do I rotate the UCS?

[#4]

Type in UCS, choose X,Y or Z and type in the angle of rotation.

[#5]

I tried that but it didn't move the text to a vertical position. I'm just trying to have the dimensions of the vertical sides of the box.

[#6]

Attach your drawing here, let's see.

[#7]

Ok I got what you mean. But is there a way to rotate the text from the current position shown below?

[#8]

The move command moved the entire dimension. I just had to rotate the UCS to the right plane. Thanks for the help. 

[#9]

UCS, World

Plan, Current will get you back to top view.

[#10]

Do you know how to hide the lines behind the box in the current viewpoint?