Going from lines (with a scale) to dimensions (compact)

[shea.molthen]

What I'm trying to do is take lines of varying length and go from the left image to the right image quickly. Right now I must explode the dimension and then align the dimensions how I want them. Any better ideas?

Thank you.

[pendean]

Never EVER explode a dimension: you might as well just type text and be done with it.

I can;t tell from your picture: what are you trying to align exactly? How are you using the word align too.

What is your exact LT version?

[john.vellek]

Hi shea.molthen,

I haven't seen an update to your posts in this thread since your initial one. There are many dimension variables that should help you to achieve the placement the way you desire. I agree with @pendean that exploding dimensions is not a viable practice. I have attached a link to a YouTube video that can show you how to get started.

To move your text around the dimension lines manually try playing with the DIMFIT variable. I like to set it at DIMFIT=5.

I hope this answers your question and gets you closer to where you want to be.

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