dimensions

all my dimensions are stuck in inches. for example when i dimension a 3 foot object it reads 36". How do i get this changed back?

Not an Arch 2008 user but have you checked your dimension style? Might want to change from fractional to architectural. Also check to see if there is symbol in the suffix field.

Already checked dimstyle settings. I'm in architectural and i dont have anything in the suffix field.

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I'm using 2009 and on the Primary Units tab, if I select Architectural as the unit format my dimensions default to feet and inches. However, if I set unit format to Fractional and put the inches symbol in the Suffix field I force it to read in inches only. It works every time. I'm not sure what you have to do additionally in Arch 2008 to get it to work. Seems a bit puzzling.

You are exactly right, that works. I tried it again and that was the answer. I dont know why it wasnt working initially. Thanks!

Will you ever use meters and millimters?

whitemarlin: I'm glad things are back to normal for you. For a moment there you had me scratching my head. Thanks for the update.

Will you ever use meters and millimters?

 

I hope not!