sillyboyy Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 does anyone know how to do this diamension which will give me rectangle and 40 x 30. Quote
Tankman Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 Well, we do know the dimensions. Why not draw a rectangle and dimension it? The text on your example is correct, the view appears to be a square. What version of ACAD are you using? Quote
ReMark Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 You can use the Rectangle command to draw the object. Use the Dimension option of the command to input the exact length and width. Use a linear dimension to complete the task. Linear dimensions can be horizontal or vertical. Quote
sillyboyy Posted July 6, 2009 Author Posted July 6, 2009 im using 2008 now. hmm. but i just want to show ( square = width x height)? Quote
sillyboyy Posted July 6, 2009 Author Posted July 6, 2009 Is there a dimension function that i can do the green colour lines? Quote
kencaz Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Looks like just a plain old leader to me. I don't know of any dim style that will give you those results. You can get the color by adding a DIM layer and setting the color to green. just do all your dimensioning on that layer. KC Quote
sillyboyy Posted July 7, 2009 Author Posted July 7, 2009 haha.. ok.. btw anyone know dim style able to do the X x Y for the area Quote
GE13579 Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 If you use the LIST command you should be able to get the area, along with a load of other information. Quote
sillyboyy Posted July 7, 2009 Author Posted July 7, 2009 Yes i know. But how do i do a area dimension e.g that picture green colour diamansion Quote
GE13579 Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 You would manually draw it using a leader as kencaz mentioned. Quote
sillyboyy Posted July 7, 2009 Author Posted July 7, 2009 what do you mean by leader.. hmm can show me the step? Quote
ReMark Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 There is no Dimstyle that will give you a X x Y output that I am aware of. I think you would need a LISP routine. I would not refer to it as an area dimension. It would be a surface dimension the mathematical result of which is the area. Quote
GE13579 Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Command- LEADER. Draw your arrow from the head back and add text. Quote
sillyboyy Posted July 7, 2009 Author Posted July 7, 2009 Oh but what is LISP routine? apologies, i really don't know. because i never try before. Quote
GE13579 Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 I would suggest you make some use of the search feature of the site. These things are explained around the forums. Anyone else get the feeling this might be homework??? Quote
ReMark Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 AutoLISP or LISP is a programming language. LISP routines can do all sorts of neat tricks. You would require one that outputs the perimeter of the area (example: 40 x 30). It must be your lucky day. I found a LISP routine written by Jeffery Sanders and submitted to Cadalyst magazine 01-Dec-2004. It is Tip2000. GA.LSP will get and display the area along with doing a couple of other things. For further information click on this link: http://cadtips.cadalyst.com/area/get-and-display-area And in answer to your next question, which will be, How do I load and run a LISP routine? I second the suggestion that you become a bit more familiar with this website. Check the AutoCAD FAQ section. Look under the heading Customization. Read the article entitled How do I use an AutoLISP routine? We've done our part. Now it is time for you to do yours. Quote
Zorg Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Just dim up each side and stick the area in the middle with a bit of text thats middle justified. Quote
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