Dimension tool in sketchup pro won't dim a cylinder

SketchUp Pro
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Having issues with the built in dimension tool. It wont allow me to dimension the circle portion of a cylinder type object. I downloaded a engine model from the warehouse. As you can see in the gif, it only picks certain portions. Is this a settings issue or just the model itself? thanks

i am aware i can use Layout, but for this, i am just doing it in SU

im trying to meausre the diameter… i should mention that

wont dim

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Turn on hidden geometry.

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tried that and it still doesnt let me click on one of the points to measure the diameter

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wont let me click on anything

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Attach the model.

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engine.skp (959.8 KB)
ok, here it is

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Watch the nesting.
Dia

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DANG IT!!! its freakin nested!!!

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i just noticed that. i dont nest my parts ever so i perceive that others follow the same rule, but not everyone has guidance from box and dave and nest their parts when they shouldnt haha