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Adding Dimension Text Box?

DraftingFMT — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:12:17 GMT

Hello, is there any way to add a leader with a box? What I mean is that I would like to have an empty box that I could write my own dimensions in. Can this be done? Because, so far I haven't found anything. Thanks!

Re: Adding Dimension Text Box?

sabregr — Mon, 18 May 2020 19:55:22 GMT

You can use the Datum Identifier Symbol, write the text you want inside its box, use numbering, justification etc. change the font and font size. Then just remove the leader from it, by right clicking on it, and choose delete leader.

Re: Adding Dimension Text Box?

johnsonshiue — Mon, 18 May 2020 23:01:33 GMT

Hi! Yes, there are multiple ways to do it. You can create Text/Leader Text. Or, you can define Sketch Symbol. Or, you can create a dimension but you hide the dimension and enter any text/value you like.

Many thanks!

Re: Adding Dimension Text Box?

DraftingFMT — Tue, 19 May 2020 11:38:57 GMT

Thank you! This worked!

Re: Adding Dimension Text Box?

sanelP52 — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:06:11 GMT

Hi @johnsonshiue , is there a reason why TextBox function is missing from Text Formating dialog box when editing dimesion number? Pictures attached.
It is avaliable when creating normal text in drawing.

Greetings Sanel

Re: Adding Dimension Text Box?

johnsonshiue — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:55:16 GMT

Hi! Are you trying to add Base Dimension? If yes, you can do that easily. Edit the dimension -> Precision and Tolerance -> select Base.

Many thanks!

Re: Adding Dimension Text Box?

sanelP52 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:31:59 GMT

Yes, ok, when I edit the dimension -> Precision and Tolerance -> select Base - it creates a text box around the number, but still it doesent work like when I do it with ordinary text function. (Picture attached)

Greetings !