New Dimensions don't match on old drawing

[CodeSnorter]

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?

[ReMark]

What dimstyles are available? Did you check the properties of one of the dimensions to see what style was used?

[CodeSnorter]

I didnt see where it says dimstyle on the properties. What do I need to look for?

[chelsea1307]

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

[CodeSnorter]

When I select the dimension line and go to properties, under misc all it gives me is:

Closed : NO

Linetype generation : Disabled

[chelsea1307]

thats what mine shows, did you try list?

[CodeSnorter]

How do I list it. Sry man, only been working with CAD for about 4 months

[chelsea1307]

not a problem, selct the dimension and then type list or li (if ou havent edited your pgp)

[CodeSnorter]

k, tried that, dosen't say any thing about dimstyle. gives some other information, but not dimstyle. Thanks for all the help.

[chelsea1307]

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

[CodeSnorter]

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

[stevsmith]

use property match. (the wee paint brush)

[CodeSnorter]

Yeah, mine dosent have that anywhere.

Here is the dimension I have been working with.

[ATTACH]Dimension Test[/ATTACH]

Dimension_Test.dwg

[stevsmith]

can you save the file to 2004 format please. i cant view it

[chelsea1307]

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

[PS_Port]

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..

[CodeSnorter]

FORGET this post, my browser didnt update so I thought my last post didnt go through.

Dimension_Test.dwg

[CodeSnorter]

So I'm SOL on using this to get some dim for a room. Oh well. Thanks guys

[PS_Port]

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..

[CodeSnorter]

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