CodeSnorter Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I have drawing some else did, I am not sure who did it, but I want to add some dimensions to the drawing. When I try to dimension something that is already dimensioned I get different measurments. How do I match the DIM style they used to give me the same readings they got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 What dimstyles are available? Did you check the properties of one of the dimensions to see what style was used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeSnorter Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 I didnt see where it says dimstyle on the properties. What do I need to look for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea1307 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 if you select one of the old dimensions and list it theres a line that says dimension style or on the properties under misc. is dim style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeSnorter Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 When I select the dimension line and go to properties, under misc all it gives me is: Closed : NO Linetype generation : Disabled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea1307 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 thats what mine shows, did you try list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeSnorter Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 How do I list it. Sry man, only been working with CAD for about 4 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea1307 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 not a problem, selct the dimension and then type list or li (if ou havent edited your pgp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeSnorter Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 k, tried that, dosen't say any thing about dimstyle. gives some other information, but not dimstyle. Thanks for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea1307 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 this is what mine shows, your second to the last line doesnt have dimstyle? can you attach the dwg or one of the dimsensios? DIMENSION Layer: "0" Space: Model space Handle = 1b5 associative: yes type: vertical 1st extension defining point: X= 14.0143 Y= 8.5193 Z= 0.0000 2nd extension defining point: X= 14.0143 Y= 4.7437 Z= 0.0000 dimension line defining point: X= 16.3012 Y= 4.7437 Z= 0.0000 default text position: X= 16.3012 Y= 6.6315 Z= 0.0000 default text dimension style: "Standard" Annotative: No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeSnorter Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Customization file loaded successfully. Customization Group: ACAD Customization file loaded successfully. Customization Group: CUSTOM Customization file loaded successfully. Customization Group: IMPRESSION Customization file loaded successfully. Customization Group: EXPRESS Opening an AutoCAD 2007 format file. Regenerating model. AutoCAD Express Tools Copyright © 2002-2004 Autodesk, Inc. AutoCAD menu utilities loaded. Autodesk DWG. This file is a TrustedDWG last saved by an Autodesk application or Autodesk licensed application. Command: COMMANDLINE Command: properties Command: Command: PROPERTIES Command: Command: list 1 found LWPOLYLINE Layer: "0" Space: Model space Color: 251 Linetype: "BYLAYER" LineWeight: 0.30 mm Thickness = 30.0000 Handle = 4dc8 Open Thickness 30.0000 Constant width 0.0000 area 0.0000 length 176.6570 at point X= 413.2580 Y= 93.3768 Z= 0.0000 at point X= 236.6010 Y= 93.3768 Z= 0.0000 Command: Command: list 1 found LWPOLYLINE Layer: "0" Space: Model space Color: 251 Linetype: "BYLAYER" LineWeight: 0.30 mm Thickness = 30.0000 Handle = 4dc8 Open Thickness 30.0000 Constant width 0.0000 area 0.0000 length 176.6570 at point X= 413.2580 Y= 93.3768 Z= 0.0000 at point X= 236.6010 Y= 93.3768 Z= 0.0000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevsmith Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 use property match. (the wee paint brush) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeSnorter Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Yeah, mine dosent have that anywhere. Here is the dimension I have been working with. [ATTACH]Dimension Test[/ATTACH] Dimension_Test.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevsmith Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 can you save the file to 2004 format please. i cant view it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea1307 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 your not getting the information your after because that wasnt created using the dimension command or it was exploded multiple times after. Thats just a polyline with two arrows and text above. Ive re-attached it saved to 04 so others can look and give thier opinion Dimension_Test[1].dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS_Port Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Command: Command: list 1 found [color=red][b]LWPOLYLINE[/b][/color] Layer: "0" Space: Model space Color: 251 Linetype: "BYLAYER" LineWeight: 0.30 mm Thickness = 30.0000 As Chelsea said... your dims have been exploded.. My list screen for dims. Command: LIST Select objects: 1 found Select objects: DIMENSION Layer: "0" Space: Model space Handle = 3f773 associative: no type: vertical notice the difference.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeSnorter Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 FORGET this post, my browser didnt update so I thought my last post didnt go through. Dimension_Test.dwg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeSnorter Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 So I'm SOL on using this to get some dim for a room. Oh well. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS_Port Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 SOL - Not at all If the dimension has been exploded then the dimstyle should still be there..(in the drawing) Try DIMSTYLE.... look through the list of dimstyles `preview' you might get lucky.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeSnorter Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 I hope I have explained what I am looking for, and I hope the DIMSTYLE is how I fix it. Just to be sure I am going to post my problem again. When I dimension a space on this drawing, I cant get the same dimension that is on the drawing. When I use linear dim on the dim on the dwg i posted I get like +-15'. I realize the current dims have been exploded, not exactly sure what that is but I will look it up, so would knowing the DIMSTYLE be the answer to my problem or am I looking in the wrong spot. hanks to all that replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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