Setting A Dimension Line A Particular Distance from Objects

[scorpion156cm]

 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

[WarrenGeissler · Accepted solution]

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

[tramber]

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.

[tramber · Accepted solution]

^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).

[scorpion156cm]

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 ? 

[scorpion156cm]

 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 

[scorpion156cm]

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

[tramber]

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@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 ? 

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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.