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    Contributor
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    Registered: ‎08-09-2005

    Dimension Input Prompt

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    08-15-2011 11:23 AM

    What or where is the setting to change the dimension value input to automatic rather than accepting the default everytime I put a dimension in?  I don't want to be prompted for input.

    Bo

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    Re: Dimension Input Prompt

    08-15-2011 11:04 PM in reply to: bobarket
    Dimension Style Manager -> Modify -> Primary Units -> Measurement scale -> Scale factor: ... (write factor)
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    Re: Dimension Input Prompt

    08-16-2011 08:44 AM in reply to: nikolap

    Appreciate the response but I'm not sure this was the solution.  Anyway, I tried it and nothing changed.  After I select a location for my dimension I'm asked to accept the default value or type in my own value.  I don't want this prompt.  I only want to place the dimension after I select a location without being prompted.  Sorry if I'm not getting it.

    Bo

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    ronaldalau
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    Registered: ‎10-29-2011

    Re: Dimension Input Prompt

    11-14-2011 01:46 PM in reply to: bobarket

    Just found it:

    Autocad Mechanical 2012

    Options, AM:smileyfrustrated:tandards tab

    right click 'Dimension' click settings to get to 'Dimension Settings' dialog.

     

    Down at bottom, "Display dimention text editor:"  Choose 'Only on Demand' in dropdown list.

     

    Hope this helps.

     

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    Re: Dimension Input Prompt

    11-14-2011 02:07 PM in reply to: ronaldalau

    sorry but i don't have AM standards tab.  is there a command line entry to get to the dimensions settings dialog

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    Re: Dimension Input Prompt

    11-14-2011 04:28 PM in reply to: bobarket

    You have to hit "ENTER" to accept the default value and complete the command.

     

    I don't think there is any other way around that. nikolap's reply is worth taking a second look.

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    JIMDONALDSON6595
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    Registered: ‎12-07-2010

    Re: Dimension Input Prompt

    11-15-2011 07:20 AM in reply to: bobarket

    On my 2012 dimensions, It does not prompt for a location. But I cannot figure out which variable is controlling this. I am attaching a DWG with my settings and examples

     

    Jim

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    JIMDONALDSON6595
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    Re: Dimension Input Prompt

    11-15-2011 07:31 AM in reply to: JIMDONALDSON6595

    Sorry I meant it does not prompt for text after location.

     

    Jim

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    Re: Dimension Input Prompt

    10-11-2012 09:37 AM in reply to: bobarket

    Type in Command Line: [dimassoc ] set value to [2]

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