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How do I dimension identical viewports with same scale

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:38:01 GMT

Hi,
I have several identical viewports, with the same view and scale.

How do I dimension each viewport individually in model space using one layer?

I don't want multiple layers to freeze and I don't want to dimension in paper space.

Thank you!

Re: How do I dimension identical viewports with same scale

natasha.l — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 22:17:54 GMT

Hello @Anonymous,

You can apply dimensions in paperspace or modelspace. I recommend using these steps:

Create your "dimension" layer
Use the Dimensions Styles Manager to create "New" Annotative dimensions style
Select your preferences
"Apply" & "Set Current"

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Re: How do I dimension identical viewports with same scale

imadHabash — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 11:52:10 GMT

Hi,

>> How do I dimension each viewport individually in model space using one layer?

you can start putting dimensions in your Model layout , is there any thing preventing you from that ? we need to see your CAD drawing to check your viewports limits and give you a direct and proper solution .

Regards,

Re: How do I dimension identical viewports with same scale

Moshe-A — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:07:27 GMT

@Anonymous hi,

What do you mean identical viewports? they have the same exact view?

the only way i know to distinguish between identical viewports is layers thus you will need to define some layers for dimensions.

moshe

Re: How do I dimension identical viewports with same scale

Moshe-A — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:59:44 GMT

@natasha.l hi,

Sent you a private message, please take a look

thanks

moshe

Re: How do I dimension identical viewports with same scale

Alfred.NESWADBA — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:43:56 GMT

Hi,

>> I have several identical viewports, with the same view and scale.

>> I don't want multiple layers

Not sure if that is really the best solution, you might create for each viewport a different scale like 1:1A, 1:1B, 1:1C

Now assigning an annotation scale 1:1A to the dimensions you want to see in the first viewport, 1:1B for the second viewport ...

So the scale 1:1 can be the same for all these viewports, the layers can stay the same, but if you are happy administrating these annotative scales, I would be scared getting such a drawing if I would have to work/modify it.

- alfred -

Re: How do I dimension identical viewports with same scale

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:30:04 GMT

Yes, they have the same view.

Unfortunately I have too many viewports to create a layer for each one.

Re: How do I dimension identical viewports with same scale

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:40:08 GMT

Yes, this might work. But I would be scared too.

I guess dimensioning in paper space is my only option.

thanks