Dimension - fixed-offset dim.line

[vladimir_michl]

It is a proposal for general AutoCAD (not just Electrical) functionality: Allow to enter dimension-line position ("Specify dimension line position") through direct distance entry - e.g. move cursor upwards and enter "100" to offset the dimension line 100 units up from its first base point. Existing direct distance entry uses the current (arbitrary) cursor location as the reference point. Vladimir Michl, www.cadstudio.cz

[Icemanau]

I already do this in ACADE.

Specifically when I'm doing labels, I select the start point and then type in the distance and the dimension is placed with no other input.

Go to ACAD Options and select the User Preferences tab.

The top right section called 'Priority for Coordinate Data Entry' is the area that controls this.

I have this set to 'Keyboard entry except scripts'.

This should allow the distance entry you suggested.

Regards Brad

[vladimir_michl]

Yes, this is what I would like to see. Unfortunately it doesn't work so for me. The direct distance entered this way (and with these settings) doesn't result in the same distance of the dimension line to the dimensioned object.

Vladimir Michl, www.cadstudio.cz

[t_chaws]

Thanks for your valuable feedback. We shall add review your suggestion and see what can be done in our future releases.
Keep posting new ideas.

Thanks and Regards,
AutoCAD Electrical Product Team.