Auto Dimensions Question

[JKEdmo]

Just getting into automatic exterior dimensions.  I like what I see.

 

Is there a setting that specifies the order or sequence of the automatic dimension strings?

 

The result I get (screenshot below) is...

 

1. exterior overall

2. interiors

3. exterior wall openings (windows)

 

I would like to reverse 2 and 3 so that dimensions in order from exterior to interior.  Hopefully makes sense.

 

Thanks,

 

Jim

 

 

[Kbird1]

43 minutes ago, JKEdmo said:

Is there a setting that specifies the order or sequence of the automatic dimension strings?

 

 

 

It is Automatic  (hard - coded), see page 481 of the Manual , however you can move them once you turn off "Auto Refresh"

 

here is a manual Snip...............

 

 

Mick.

[JKEdmo]

13 minutes ago, Kbird1 said:

It is Automatic  (hard - coded), see page 481 of the Manual

 

 

Thanks Mick.  That's very helpful.  I'll read up more on dimensions in the manual.

 

Jim

 

 

[Kbird1]

Just now, JKEdmo said:

I'll read up more on dimensions in the manual.

 

You can download the PDF off the Help Menu if not already done?   and Use F1 at any-time for context sensitive Help too.

 

M.

[scottharris]

Check your dimension defaults.  Out of the box, they should work like the image below.  If not, you can adjust these as you need per plan view.

floor-plan.plan

[JKEdmo]

Thanks Scott.  I'll take a closer look at this.

 

Would Chief consider giving the user some ability to customize the dimension string order/heirarchy in a future version?

 

My habit is dimensioning from outside in, i.e. overall exterior first, then exterior window and door openings and lastly interior walls. 

 

Jim

 

[scottharris]

You can move your auto dimensions to fit your style.  If you want the auto tool to be configurable, send us a suggestion