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How to create new dimension type

walterKGDCT — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 18:01:16 GMT

hey guys,

I looking to find a way to either create a new dimension type of edit already existing. I need it to be just like an aligned dimension but instead of there being a line with the actual dimension i want it to just to be two arrows pointing to either end of the object with the said dimension to be shown above the leg of each arrow. Can it be done? Please see the picture for the full scope of my idea.Hightlighted circles are what im looking for

Re: How to create new dimension type

scot-65 — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 22:30:26 GMT

Look into DIMATFIT and DIMTIX.
Afterwards...
Command -DIMSTYLE "Save" "DesiredNameGoesHere"

As far as both legs containing text, you will have to use 2 dimensions -
one on top of the other (however using the alternates family, it could
be possible? a shot in the dark here).

???

Re: How to create new dimension type

WarrenGeissler — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 02:18:09 GMT

You are going to get a faster response and much better bandwidth posting this over in the AutoCAD Customization / LISP forum >>HERE<<

But you can start with what @scot-65 had (while also adding DIMUPT=ON). From there you can go to:
(setq p1 (getpoint))
(setq p2 (getpoint))
(command "dimaligned" p1 p2 p2)

setq P3 mid between p1 and p2

setq angle = get angle between p1 and p2 + 90 degrees

setq p4 = p3 +1 @ angle

Then you need to MIRROR, LAST, p3, p4, n