Johnart2000 Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 How does one enter a dimension on a dimension line manually? Quote
ReMark Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Is it that you want to override the value AutoCAD is giving you? Quote
ReMark Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 Using the Text (T) option: Command: _dimlinear Specify first extension line origin or : Specify second extension line origin: Non-associative dimension created. Specify dimension line location or [Mtext/Text/Angle/Horizontal/Vertical/Rotated]: t Enter dimension text : 23.1 Quote
Strix Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 How does one enter a dimension on a dimension line manually?there is almost no reason whatsoever for doing so It's mostly a hanging offence dimensions should accurately represent what you have on your drawing which should be drawn accurately using such aids as snaps, never eye-in a line if scale is the problem you have with your dimensions, it's the dimstyle you need to alter - set the scale appropriately Quote
Johnart2000 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Posted January 6, 2009 Thank you Remark and Strix for your help. Here is my problem....I have limited access to resources and I am trying to learn Autocad2009 from a trial copy, which means I now have 28 days to learn what I can. Its a long story but I use to be a structural draftsman during the days of paper and pencil...now I need to learn it for a job. [ moved to new thread: http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?t=31048 ] I know my questions are very basic and I apologize for my ignorance but any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated...if I could use you for a resource...provided that you are willing that would be great..I'll understand if you don't wish to participate. Best Regards...........John Quote
Strix Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 I've just moved your other questions to their own thread to save confusion here if you've had a browse about you'll find that we try to keep threads very much on topic with their title so they stay as a searchable resource to other users ... similar to CAD draughting really - whilst accuracy and some artistic skills are necessary with pencil or ink, a methodology and good housekeeping are the best way to ensure a useable drawing file :wink: Quote
gonzo Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 1st..explode the dimensions.. 2nd..erase the annotations.. 3rd..plot yer drawings.. 4th..manually fake the dimensions.. Quote
ReMark Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Johnart: I am more than willing to try and assist you. However, you must answer the questions that we put to you directly and with as much detail as you can muster. I have yet to see your answers to previously asked questions. What is it exactly that you are trying to accomplish re: manually entered dimensions? Note that one of the benefits to using a CAD program is it can be very specific with things like dimensions and angles and such. Are you using Quick Dimensions by any chance? Quote
gonzo Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 ..out in the real world is very important not to forget yer manual drawing skills...... i experience working with (site) contractors when they send me RFI'S (request for information) really fast answers..i have to use the old fax machine to answer....and mix a-cad /and manual drafting.... my boss was happy and they where happy............. quote..." be part of the solution not part of the problem" (somebody) Quote
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