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Autocad Dimension scaling for multidiscipline template

anthony_hendrick
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Autocad Dimension scaling for multidiscipline template

anthony_hendrick
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Hi all,

 

I am trying to create an Autocad template for my company.

 

The problem I have is that we use Millimetres, centimetres & metres depending on the discipline (ie. centimetres for buildings, millimetres for fabrication drawings and metres for bridges).

 

This means that I need to create dimstyles for all three units used. As I have created around 10 dimstyles for all commonly used scales (1:5; 1:10 1:20 1:25 1:50 etc.....) that means that I will have to create 30 in total to cover all unit types.

 

Is there a more efficient way of doing this? I deally i wolud like to avoid having 3 different templates (one for each unit type). I would like to avoid having three templates as that would mean updating 3 templates each time the template is updated.

 

Thanks

 

regards

 

Anthony

 

 

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Š’eekeeCZ
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You should really move to annotative styles. I's been around for almost 10 years - look at some tutorial HERE 

You will still need to have 3 different styles for mm/cm/m (or each can have 1 alternative units),

Edit: How about just set DIMLFAC prior to dimensioning... That way one dim style would be enough.

 

but all different scaling can by handled by annotativity...

 

Me too was hesitating for long time... just made fully annotative style few weeks ago. It has it's beauty... and some flaws too... 

imadHabash
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Hi,

>> This means that I need to create dimstyles for all three units used. 

when you prepare one proper dimension style ( Meter ) , Now by changing DIMLFAC (System Variable) value ( 0.10 / 10 / 100 )  you will get the others ( mm and cm ...etc ) . DDIM command >> Select your current style >> Modify>> Primary Units tab >> Scale factor . >> Click >> 

>> ..... that means that I will have to create 30 in total to cover all unit types

NO ... just make Annotation dimension style and start add your needed scales . >> Click <<  >> Click << 

 

Imad Habash

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anthony_hendrick
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Hi and thanks for your reply.

 

Yeah I did go down the annotative route a few years back and quite liked it. I can't specifically remember why I stopped to be honest, I think it was because it was too hard to get other technicians on board. It will be the same problem in my new office unfortunately. I do also have a vague memory of it being a bit tempermental at times as well....

 

Anthony

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