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forcing horiz. alignment of dimensions

forcing horiz. alignment of dimensions

forcing horiz. alignment of dimensions

(OP)
For anyone who spends any time in Drafting, this question is probably as dumb as gets but ... would sure appreciate some help. Seems like I've tried every setting.
Thanks

Ray S
NX 7.0.1.7
www.appliedprecisionproducts.com

RE: forcing horiz. alignment of dimensions

(OP)
Thanks for the quick response Jerry, but thats already toggled on. Its seems like thats something I should be able to manipulate in dimension style.

Ray S
NX 7.0.1.7
www.appliedprecisionproducts.com

RE: forcing horiz. alignment of dimensions

So do you want the dimension aligned midway between its arrows all the time?
preferences > annotation > dimensions (tab) > very top middle change to the "lightening bolt" (auto place) instead of the hand (manual placement)"

If the dimension is already down then click on it, rmc (right mouse click)  > style > change it to "auto placement" as above

RE: forcing horiz. alignment of dimensions

(OP)
I want dim. text horizontally aligned, the way note seems to default to. In other words, imagine the leader having a joggle, so that dim is horizontal. Except I wouldn't want to have to create joggle breakpoint everytime.

Ray S
NX 7.0.1.7
www.appliedprecisionproducts.com

RE: forcing horiz. alignment of dimensions

(OP)
Thanks BOPdesigner, that's exactly it.
I was writing previous post before I had a chance to see yours.
 

Ray S
NX 7.0.1.7
www.appliedprecisionproducts.com

RE: forcing horiz. alignment of dimensions

Isn't there an Drafting Settings file that would specify ANSI or ISO drafting preferences?

Companies used to have seed files or drafting templates where all the company default format settings were stored so new Drawings would have correct formatting.

Michael

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