Dimension Architectural Units

[Brunello19]

Does anybody know how to make the automatic dimension, i.e.
DIM
HOR or VER

automatically show dimentions in inches from 0" to (lets say) 35" with inches only ( #" form )
and proceed to show dimensions from 3'-0" and longer in the #'-#" form ?

also, if anybody knows how to change "HOR" to just "H"
and "VER" to just "V" that would be a time saver too !

Thank you to anyone who can help me,
Andrew

[Brunello19]

If you read this message and don't think it is possible to do these things please say so. Thanks again.

[CADTutor]

I'm pretty sure this isn't possible. I guess you can always update the DIM text manually but this is not recommended.

[Big Mike]

I remember that I used to work this way. I don't know if it was the version I was using (R13 or 14) or if it was a custom thing they had set up at that company.

I have searched around a little, trying to find the variable or setting for this...but I've had no luck. I was hoping someone here would answer your question.

[Arizona]

How about setting up 2 different dim styles? one for just inches, and another for feet & inches. Then, create a 'toggle' icon for switching back and forth between the two.

[Big Mike]

That's not a bad idea.

I usually edit the properties of one of my dimensions in the range that I want to appear in inches (from Arch to fractional)...and then use the match properties brush to convert any of the other dimensions.

[Brunello19]

Thanks guys for your help, the suggestion of the two dim styles was a great idea, I think I'm going to use it!
Thanks again!