ra5451 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi all, So the fun begins! I have a dimension line that says 5' and I want to change only the number to 8'. Thankx in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 You want to override a dimension that AutoCAD provided? One option would be to double-click on the dimension and make the change in Properties or Quick Properties where it says Text Override. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra5451 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Bear with me I just started to use it last night....I think the answer is yes....It's a non scaled image and I want to change just the number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 STOP! There is absolutely no reason for you to be doing a non-scaled architectural drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra5451 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Let me explain...It's the detail of a foundation wall. It's not to scale in the drawing. That's what I meant...Also, I'm using Autocad on the mac and couldn't find the things you suggested above...BTW..thankx for getting back to me so soon...I have to have this to the buildoing inspector in the am and I still have to learn how to mirror the whole drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 You are using AutoCAD 2010. The drawing should have been done in model space at FULL size. You should also have been making use of paper space layouts and viewports to handle such things as "details". This is AutoCAD 2010 the PC version running on a Mac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra5451 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 You are using AutoCAD 2010. The drawing should have been done in model space at FULL size. You should also have been making use of paper space layouts and viewports to handle such things as "details". This is AutoCAD 2010 the PC version running on a Mac? ReMark: I didn't understand a word you said (sorry) I'm running AutoCad on the mac platform on my laptop. More explaining: I have an existing house plan from a house I just built (crawl space for a basement). I'm going to be building another house with a full basement and I need to change come of the dimensions to satisfy the inspector. I also have to flip the plan. Hope this explains something other than I'm a complete noob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Is the version of AutoCAD you are using AutoCAD for Mac? Yes or No? To override the dimension click on it once, then right-click, and select Properties. This should open the Properties dialog window. In the window use the scroll bar to get down to the Text options area and you'll see one for Text Override. Change the dimension there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra5451 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 All I see is the property inspector to the right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Another option. Look in the tray at the bottom of your screen (lower left-hand corner). Are there a series of icons? Yes? Hover your cursor over them one at a time. We are looking for the one called Quick Properties. Click on it to enable this feature. Now go back into your drawing and double-click on a dimension. The Quick Properties box should appear on-screen. Place your cursor on the dark-grey vertical band on the left of the box. The dimension Text Override option should appear. Yes/No/I'm still lost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 All I see is the property inspector to the right Property "Inspector"? I have no idea what that is. Describe it. Are you using AutoCAD for Mac as opposed to the PC version of AutoCAD 2010 ON a Mac? Yes/No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra5451 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 I see the icons but there is no quick properties.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Is there a command line? Yes/No? Describe this Property Inspector. Are you using AutoCAD for Mac? Yes/No? I feel like I'm at the dentist this morning. How about posting an image of your screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Organic Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 That is AutoCade for Mac. Select a dimension. Is there then not an option to overrride it in the right hand window of options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thank you! Yes, you are using AutoCAD for Mac and not the PC version of AutoCAD running on a Mac. There are substantial differences between the two. Some features are different and some are missing altogether. See where it says ANNOTATION in the Properties Inspector? Click on the down pointing arrow next to it. Do more options appear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra5451 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 kjgjgjhg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra5451 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 If i'm having such a hard time changing one number, then imagine how long it's going to take to mirror this plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Just use the MIRROR command and be careful with your pickpoint. I'd pick in the exact middle of the drawing. What if you erase the dimension then put it back in again. There should be an option called Text where you can make the change BEFORE AutoCAD places the dimension in your drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra5451 Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 It doesn't allow that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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