Dimensions Showing as Text and Lines Instead of Dimensions...

[Anonymous]

In AutoCAD LT for MAC 2013, if i dimension someting, the number, lines, arrows....everything..... turns up as a seperate entity. In other words, looks like a normal dimension, but it is as if each part of the dimension was input as a text, line etc., right down to the arrowheads. Any ideas?

thank you!

john

[maxim_k]

Hi John,

Please check DIMASSOC System Variable, it should be equal to 1 or 2 in order to create associated dimensions:

DIMASSOC

Controls the associativity of dimension objects and whether dimensions are exploded.

Saved in: drawing
Initial value: 2

0 - Creates exploded dimensions. There is no association between the various elements of the dimension. The lines, arcs, arrowheads, and text of a dimension are drawn as separate objects.

1 - Creates non-associative dimension objects. The elements of the dimension are formed into a single object. If one of the definition points of the dimension moves, the dimension is updated.

2 - Creates associative dimension objects. The elements of the dimension are formed into a single object, and one or more definition points of the dimension are coupled with association points on geometric objects. If the association point on the geometric object moves, the dimension location, orientation, and value are updated.

DIMASSOC is not stored in a dimension style.

Drawings saved in a format previous to AutoCAD 2002 retain the setting of the DIMASSOC system variable. When the drawing is reopened in AutoCAD 2002 or later, the dimension associativity setting is restored.

Maxim

[Anonymous]

Sounds good...but where do I find this variable in order to change it?

thanks!

[maxim_k · Accepted solution]

In the command window type the name of Sys var, then hit Return (Enter), then type new value, then Return again:

Command:
Command: DIMASSOC
Enter new value for DIMASSOC <0>: 2
Command:

Maxim

[Anonymous]

YES! Thank you!