Flip dimension text (vertical dimension)
Flip dimension text (vertical dimension)
(OP)
I'm placing a vertical dimension in a drafting view. By default, this dimension flips to the left side of the dimension line. For practical reasons, I would like to position the digit on the other side of the dimension line (in this case the right side).
How can I change this once the dimension has been placed or is there a way to do this while the command is still active (so during placement)? Does the order in which I select the geometry have any influence on this behavior?
Regards!
How can I change this once the dimension has been placed or is there a way to do this while the command is still active (so during placement)? Does the order in which I select the geometry have any influence on this behavior?
Regards!





RE: Flip dimension text (vertical dimension)
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
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To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Flip dimension text (vertical dimension)
RE: Flip dimension text (vertical dimension)
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Flip dimension text (vertical dimension)
RE: Flip dimension text (vertical dimension)
John R. Baker, P.E.
Product 'Evangelist'
Product Engineering Software
Siemens PLM Software Inc.
Industry Sector
Cypress, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
To an Engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
RE: Flip dimension text (vertical dimension)
RMB the dimension- Style- Dimensions tab - then the lowest area : "Narrow" were you can select different options for "narrow dimensions".
When / if you have selected the desired mode, Hit OK on the Style dialog , then press the Shift Key at the same time as dragging the dimension)
note that if you shift -drag the text back onto the dimension line, the "narrow mode" will be set to "off".
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Flip dimension text (vertical dimension)
RE: Flip dimension text (vertical dimension)
You can flip the dimension text to use the function "Edit/ Move Object" select the text and then use “Rotate about ZC axis” and turn it with 180 degree.
But it’s an illegal method you will not find it in the doku…