Preventing "fudging" dimensions
Preventing "fudging" dimensions
(OP)
We are collaborating with a vendor who is taking our drawings, making dimensional changes, and not changing the geometry to match. He is editing dimensions by removing the associative dimension and replacing it with text. For example, if a dimension reads "<54.256>" he might change it to "56.500" and will not move the feature and extension line accordingly. This new "dimension" is basically "dumb text" that will not change with the position of the extension line. Of course this is a blatant violation of drafting rules. He will not admit that he is doing it.
Is there an AutoCAD setting that will prevent him from editing dimensions in such a manner? If so, what is it? We could change that setting on all files before we send them to him. He would never know how to change it back!
Thanks,
T
Is there an AutoCAD setting that will prevent him from editing dimensions in such a manner? If so, what is it? We could change that setting on all files before we send them to him. He would never know how to change it back!
Thanks,
T
Tunalover





RE: Preventing "fudging" dimensions
RE: Preventing "fudging" dimensions
You mean provide them with hardcopy that they can redline and return? What is "dwfout"?
I'm not an AutoCAD expert.
Thanks,
Tunalover
RE: Preventing "fudging" dimensions
Using the free Autodesk Design Review that comes with AutoCAD (or can be downloaded by anyone) they can view and mark-up the drawing as needed (electronically) and send the file back to you.
There is much more information in the AutoCAD Help files.
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The intention of this thread is to come up with a solution. The fact is that the design is collaborative requiring both parties to work on the design! Do you have a solution that allows him to change the drawings without editing associative dimensions into dumb text?
Tunalover
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