Add length to dimension style

[zzz144]

I have a dimension style that Id' like to display @ whatever the real length with additional x inches - as a single number not as x being the suffix. 

Something similar to the scale factor... 

Is this possible? 

[john.vellek]

Hi @zzz144,

If I understand your question, you might have to make your first dimension and then have a second dimension with a formula field that grabs the length value from the first one and then add the extra inches.

Can you share a sample drawing with your dimstyle so I can take a look and verify my suggestion?

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[john.vellek · Accepted solution]

Hi @zzz144,

I am checking back to see if my post helped you with your problem. Please add a post with how you decide to proceed and your results so other Community members may benefit.

I made a quick video of my previous suggestion in the hope that will prove useful for your process.

Please hit the Accept as Solution button if a post or posts solves your issue or answers your question.

[zzz144]

Its really good to see a dedicated AD person here. 

Ok so I wanted to make a sample file yesterday but was tight on time. 

Can you tell me what dimension you used that displays the popup? Double clicking on my value does nothing... 

[john.vellek]

Hi @zzz144,

As I show in my video, I fist place my actual dimension in the drawing (probably on a non-plot layer) Then I create new dimension, select the text and replace it with a field. Then I link the field to the measurement value of the real dimension. I copy that link and paste it into the Field formula and add the extra length value.

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[zzz144]

Never mind, got it. 

You just replaced its value with a field. 

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