changing dimension style
changing dimension style
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Hi,
Probably a simple one but how can i alter the standard dimension style so that i can have dimensions defaulting to how i want them first time. i.e radial dimensions coming out as horizontal, for example.
Coming from a Solidworks background i used to be able to set up standard drawing sheets to use for each part with personal settings.
Thanks
Probably a simple one but how can i alter the standard dimension style so that i can have dimensions defaulting to how i want them first time. i.e radial dimensions coming out as horizontal, for example.
Coming from a Solidworks background i used to be able to set up standard drawing sheets to use for each part with personal settings.
Thanks





RE: changing dimension style
The template file is usually "normal.dft" but you may have renamed yours.
--Scott
http://wertel.eng.pro
RE: changing dimension style
We generally like all radial dimensions and angles to be forced horizontal text, but linear dimensions are parallel-above.
To achieve this, create a master style that sets text size, fonts etc that will apply to all dimensions, then create a new style based on this with specific settings for other types of dimensions.
For example style Iso may be linear dimensions and Iso_Radial for radial dimensions.
In your draft file template, under Tools>Options, you can then set 'Dimension Style Mapping' to force all rads to use your Iso-Rads style.
Sounds complicated I know, but it saves having to change dimension styles of individual dimensions later - unless someone knows a different way.
bc
RE: changing dimension style
To set these dimensions style mapping, goto tools => options and there a tab for it. Don't forget to check the box for 'use dimension style mappings'.
IJsbrand Schipperus