bjenk8100 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hello, I cant figure out how to adjust arrow heads. I have two parrallel lines and want to display the dimensions between the parrallel lines. However, I do not want the dimension and dimension arrows displayed inside but both arrows pointing at the outside surfaces of each line. This is kinda what i am looking for below. Any help would be appreciated. | (2") | V_____________ solid arrow lines though. _______________ ^ | | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 One way is to select the dimension in question then go to Properties. In the section labeled Fit click on Text Movement. Select Move Text, no leader. Place your text as you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Played a bit with - PROPERTIES - MODIFY. I did manage what you asked, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjenk8100 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 i still cant do it really annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadologist Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 So you want 'NO TEXT' between the lines regardless of the space between them, as in the arrow heads and their respective lines are always 'outside' of the space, rather then inside, correct? The text can be dragged wherever, not important, it's the arrow heads you want to force outside all the time correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadologist Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Try this..... DDIM (open the Dimensions Dialog Box) and select the current style you are using, then select MODIFY. Under 'FIT' and in there 'FIT OPTIONS' select 'BOTH TEXT AND ARROWS' rather then 'best fit option' and let me (us) know if that is what you were requiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjenk8100 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 ok i went to modify area and see where i can change options. my goal is to get the arrows outside the lines even though they could fit inside. I can get the font outside by dragging but i cant figure out how to maneuver the lines outside at will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjenk8100 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 more clarity, if i make a box really small and insert linear dimensions the arrows automatically go outside the box by automatically fitting. If I make a bigger box the arrows go inside. I am trying to figure out how to get the arrows in the big box to go outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 If you drag the text nearly to the line, the arrows are forced outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjenk8100 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 yea i saw that. it is impossible to have text outside and arrows outside unless box is too small for both. i have gone through every possible modify and customize method feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjenk8100 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 dont worry about it anymore. i just feel they should ahve an option to let you have both outside if you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjenk8100 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 i got this autocad09 bible and am plugging through it. on page 500/1200. for other beginners its a good idea to get it and fight through it. very thorough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Of course, being very naughty, when the arrows are outside, you could explode the dimension, and position the text to suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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