Variables in dimstyles

[Marlec]

hi,
I'm working on an existing building, mainly its roof...i know the roof drains are all 257mm lower then the perimeter, so i want to create a time saving dim style wich would give me:
the lengh of the line ( <> )
a % from a fixe "Z" (formula: 257/<>*100) wich is the actual slop on the roof expressed in %
and the formula <>*2% wich is the slop needed on the roof, expressed in %
I can create a dim style with 1. and 3. using alternate units... but how can i make it so it gives me 2. ?
 
I used insert field and formula in the edit of that linear dim, but it gives me the answer "#####"...
 
thanks in advance for the time you'll take to help me...
 
Martin

p.s.i dont want to spam... but i also made this post in the customization section... without any help...

@Marlec, john.vellek has edited your subject line for clarity:Variables in simstyles

[Marlec]

hi,
I'm working on an existing building, mainly its roof...i know the roof drains are all 257mm lower then the perimeter, so i want to create a time saving dim style wich would give me:
the lengh of the line ( <> )
a % from a fixe "Z" (formula: 257/<>*100) wich is the actual slop on the roof expressed in %
and the formula <>*2% wich is the slop needed on the roof, expressed in %
I can create a dim style with 1. and 3. using alternate units... but how can i make it so it gives me 2. ?
 
I used insert field and formula in the edit of that linear dim, but it gives me the answer "#####"...
 
thanks in advance for the time you'll take to help me...
 
Martin

p.s.i dont want to spam... but i also made this post in the customization section... without any help...

@Marlec, john.vellek has edited your subject line for clarity:Variables in simstyles

[john.vellek]

Hi Marlec,

Can you attach a sample drawing showing what you have done so far?

My first thought is to just add a field (not actually part of the dimstyle) that does this for you. You could group it with the dimension if that would help. I look forward to seeing what you have tried so far.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[john.vellek]

Hi Marlec,

Can you attach a sample drawing showing what you have done so far?

My first thought is to just add a field (not actually part of the dimstyle) that does this for you. You could group it with the dimension if that would help. I look forward to seeing what you have tried so far.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[dbroad]

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[dbroad]

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[Marlec · Accepted solution]

Hi,because there were'nt a lot of activities and needed to act rapidly, the original post is here:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/visual-lisp-autolisp-and-general/variables-in-dim-style/td-p/6602910

 I know that there can a lot of ways to do things...  but if you have another idea i'm curious to see an alternative...

thanks in advance for the time you're allowing me..

regards....

Martin

[Marlec · Accepted solution]

Hi,because there were'nt a lot of activities and needed to act rapidly, the original post is here:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/visual-lisp-autolisp-and-general/variables-in-dim-style/td-p/6602910

 I know that there can a lot of ways to do things...  but if you have another idea i'm curious to see an alternative...

thanks in advance for the time you're allowing me..

regards....

Martin