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Setting A Dimension Line A Particular Distance from Objects

scorpion156cm — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 20:27:50 GMT

Hello ,

I hope this is not to silly of a question and I have searched for a couple of days for the answer to my problem before posting. I can not get my dimension to snap next to my object. In other words I will snap a dimension to an object in front view and it will be the correct dimension but when I look at it any other view ( SW ISO ) the dimension though correct is a few feet away from the object. I have found that it is staying to 0 on the Y axis. I am snapping the dimensions using OSNAP but still it appears away from the object. Is there a way to keep my dimension in the same linear plane as my object. I have also found that moving my object to 0,0,0 will put my dimension where I want but would rather figure out how to move my dimension next to my object without having to do it manually ( grab and drag lol ) I have attached a picture for reference.

Thank you

Jeff

Re: Setting A Dimension Line A Particular Distance from Objects

WarrenGeissler — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 21:36:08 GMT

Dimensions apply themselves on the CURRENT UCS only. You need to alter the UCS to set where you want annotation to apply.

Re: Setting A Dimension Line A Particular Distance from Objects

tramber — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 06:58:37 GMT

You can set ELEVATION as well, in 2 clicks (one would have been better and I ask myself if it was not so in ancient versions) or by typing it.

Faster and enough if the UCS is well oriented.

Re: Setting A Dimension Line A Particular Distance from Objects

tramber — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 07:06:20 GMT

^c^c_elevation;0,0,0;.xy;@;\

and

^c^c_elevation;0;

to reset.

What do you think of those 2 macros to put in a CUI button or in a palette (ctrl+3 in Windows).

Re: Setting A Dimension Line A Particular Distance from Objects

scorpion156cm — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:34:00 GMT

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my question. I am a little unsure of where and when to input the command you have listed. I am guessing the command bar but at what point ?

Re: Setting A Dimension Line A Particular Distance from Objects

scorpion156cm — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:36:44 GMT

Very much appreciate you taking the time to answer and screencast the solution. I actually had gotten to the point of moving my object to a new

USC but the process you showed is much more fluid than what I was doing.

Thank you

Jeff

Re: Setting A Dimension Line A Particular Distance from Objects

scorpion156cm — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 15:42:37 GMT

Thank you and yes changing the USC relative to the object I want the dimension next to does seem to be the best way.

Re: Setting A Dimension Line A Particular Distance from Objects

tramber — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 16:38:36 GMT

@scorpion156cmwrote:
Thank you for taking the time to reply to my question. I am a little unsure of where and when to input the command you have listed. I am guessing the command bar but at what point ?

No, beside a new (2 indeed) command button in the CUI. But you have to include it into a menu, a toolbar or a ruban.

The best would be that you use a palette (CTRL+3). I drag a line or a stupid object than I obtain a button. Click-right -> properties -> use an icon set to No then macro in the 3rd line.