Need help with this aligned dimension (multi length extension lines)

[Anonymous]

I have an aligned dimension and I want the bottom extension line to be anchored to the edge of the green box (where the red arrow is pointing. When I attempt to change the anchor location of that extension line, the dimension rotates, instead of staying aligned with the appropriate edge of the purple box. How do I accomplish this? The 2nd pic shows an example of what I'm trying to achieve.

[AllenJessup]

You can change the Extension Line Offset for both.

I don't know how to change them individually. You may have to use a Wipeout to hide the portion of the line you don't want to see.

[neaton · Accepted solution]

Use the DIMROTATE command. Click two points on the line you want to dimension to get the rotation angle, then click on the 2 points you want dimensioned. 

Nancy

[Anonymous]

Yes - I'm aware of that feature - it would be great if you could change the offsets for each line separately.

It seems you can only do what I'm attempting to do for a feature that is perfectly vertical or horizontal, not angled. In the second pic, I'm able to drag the extension line anchor point without the dimension attempting to rotate when I do so. 

[Anonymous]

Thx Neaton! That did the trick.

[LucasHicks]

Thank You!

How is this not in the ribbon?  Major fail.

[neaton]

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@LucasHicks wrote:

Thank You!

How is this not in the ribbon?  Major fail.

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Good question! I have been using ACAD since R13 and only found out about it a few years ago.

Nancy