How do I make a curved detail line the same distance from one point?

[Anonymous]

As shown in the image, I want the dotted curved detail to be the same distance (1400mm) from the nose of the toilet the whole way along the curve. Any advice?

[ToanDN · Accepted solution]

Your wording seems to indicate you want the left one below.  Your picture, however, implies you need a clearance zone around the toilet, which is the right one below.  So I show you both:

- If you want the left then draw the toilet outline curve and offset it.

- If you want the right then draw the arc using 

[barthbradley]

Another approach might be to place a Detail Line, using the Pick Lines method with an Offset, and pick the edge of the toilet.

[Anonymous]

Yes, spot on champ - the one on the right is what I'm after. Thank you very much.

Any idea how to make the dimension line dotted?

[mauricio_mssf]

Still using the same tool to complement what was suggested by @ToanDN , you can define the distance of the radius you want. just follow the steps.

[ennujozlagam · Accepted solution]

select dimension (right click) > overrides graphic in view > by element or by category > change pattern to hidden. or thanks