Problem when exploding a drawing with dimensions

[lufc100]

Hi all

 

I am having a problem when I try to explode a drawing the dimensions are massive when I explode it. Can anybody help me

 

Thanks

[ReMark]

And thus the warning to never explode dimensions (or hatches)!

[rkent]

Hi all

 

I am having a problem when I try to explode a drawing the dimensions are massive when I explode it. Can anybody help me

 

Thanks

 

First use DDIM to see what dim style is current, you could modify that dim style and change the scale under the Fit tab to a smaller number, a scale factor for what you want. So if 96 is listed which is for 1/8" plotted scale, maybe change to 24 for 1/2" scale, as an example. Then explode the drawing.

[mrbucket]

.....OR freeze the dim layer, then explode.

[ReMark]

Don't explode dimensions unless you like massive drawings.

[rkent]

I don't think the OP is exploding dims, rather a drawing (probably an inserted drawing) with dimensions included.

[ReMark]

I don't think the OP is exploding dims, rather a drawing (probably an inserted drawing) with dimensions included.

 

I guess it's all in how one reads it. Could go either way I suppose. Good point though.

[spikes2020]

shouldn't you put all the dimensions on a separate layer on paper-space?

 

Then you don't have to scale them and they dont mess with your drawing.

[ReMark]

While some of us do all our dimensioning in our layouts many new users elect to dimension in model space and use the Annotative option. Personally, I find this cumbersome but each to his own. Use what works best for you.

[MisterJingles]

ReMark - Are there any problems associated with dimensioning in PS?

[iskalipsi]

And thus the warning to never explode dimensions (or hatches)!

 

:Dlol. I remembered in my first job, when i tried to explode a grass hatch and i cant undo it at the point where the hatch i still whole. I had to erase the entire exploded hatch. all i wanted back then was to trim the hatch.

[ReMark]

ReMark - Are there any problems associated with dimensioning in PS?

 

None that I have encountered.

 

I usually set up all my viewports prior to dimensioning. It is very rare that I find myself changing a viewport scale.

[CJJ]

I actually like to do dimensioning and text in paperspace as well. This way you can be certain that all of your text is the same height and is uniform across all of your drawing sheets, without having to account for different scales and without messing with annotative text.

 

The only problems that I've had are if I need to pan the viewport, change scale, etc AFTER I've dimensioned/noted the drawing, so make sure you've got your sheet looking exactly how you want it to look before you start dimensioning.