Rotated: After selecting first and second extension point, Choose Rotated option. Note: as above (see angled dimension options) If you select dimension then you can place horizontal dimension only if you try to move mouse cursor horizontally to place dimension line vertically then it will place dimension line horizontal to x axis only. Suppose you have selected diagonal points of rectangle then you can place horizontal or vertical dimension if you move mouse cursor to vertically or horizontally. Horizontal: This option creates horizontal dimension parallel to x -axis.
Command name: LINEARDIMENSIONĪngle, Horizontal, Note, Rotated, Text, Vertical orĪngle: as above (see angled dimension options) This is same as Aligned dimension above, however you have different options after specifying second extension line. Note: You can use angled dimension for Linear entity such as line which is also angled line with 0 degree angle. Type ‘t’ for Text to add text by typing in command line as This will pop up note formatting dialog box. Type ‘n’ for Note to add note text to dimension text from NOTE command. This is useful if you want to align dimension text to dimension line. Type ‘a’ for angle and then specify angle for dimension text. These otions are also repeated in next dimensions. When you select first and second extension line position then you have options to change Angle, note and text of this dimension. Now select line and this command will automatically select both end point of line for aligned dimension. Select Entity option by typing ‘e’ and press enter. When you run command then you have option to select Entity or first extension line point. You have noticed some options in command line in blue text. Specify dimension line position» Select dimension line position. Specify second extension line position» Select second point of aligned line. Specify first extension line position» Select first point of aligned line. Aligned Dimension:Ĭlick on Command Tab or run Command PARALLELDIMENSION You will find more info in other post Smart Dimension in DraftSight 2. This is smart feature of DraftSight which is similar to Quick Dimension in AutoCAD for dimensioning different entities with different dimension types. So, Lets get started with Different Dimension options in DraftSight. To check name of Dimension command hover mouse cursor on Dimension tabs as below: You can find all dimension command options under ‘Dimension’ Menu on Menu Bar of DraftSight.Īlso you can also use dimension tabs on Dimension Toolbar. Your dimensions should now appear in accurate Decimal Feet.Ok, Lets discuss about Dimensioning in DraftSight. AutoCAD will calculate the decimal conversion factor. Scale factor: Type 1/12 and press Enter.Suffix: Optional setting, but we recommend typing an apostrophe ( ') here to indicate feet.Round off: Optional setting, but we recommend 0".
Change Dimension Units to Architectural Inches When Working in a Decimal Feet Drawing.For more information on customizing your dimensions, please see our documentation pages on Dimension Styles (DimStyles) and DimStyle Settings.Īre your dimensions coming in as incorrect measurements but listed correctly in the Properties panel? Solution > The steps outlined on this page involve making changes to the default Land F/X Dimension Style (DimStyle). You are working in Architectural Inches but need to place a dimension showing Decimal Feet. You are working in Decimal Feet, but you need to place a dimension showing Architectural Inches, or You need to change the units shown in site dimensions placed in your drawing.
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