Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Choosing an Arrow Style and Setting the Dimension Scale
Next, you'll specify a different type of arrow for your new dimension style. For linear dimen-
sions in architectural drawings, a diagonal line, or
tick
mark, is typically used instead of an
a r r ow.
In addition, you want to set the scale for the graphical components of the dimension, such as
the arrows and text. Recall from Chapter 9 that text must be scaled up in size in order to appear
at the proper size in the final output of the drawing. Dimensions too must be scaled so they look
correct when the drawing is plotted. The arrows are controlled by settings in the Symbols And
Arrows tab, and the overall scale of the dimension style is set in the Fit tab.
Here are the steps for specifying the arrow type and scale:
1.
Click the Symbols And Arrows tab to display the options for controlling the arrow style
and dimension line extensions (Figure 11.8).
FIGURE 11.8
The Symbols And
Arrows options
2.
In the Arrowheads group, open the First pop-up menu and choose Architectural Tick.
The graphic next to the arrowhead name shows you what the arrowhead looks like. Note
that the Second pop-up menu automatically changes to Architectural Tick to maintain
symmetry on the dimension.
3.
In the Arrowheads group, change the Arrow Size setting to
1
⁄
8
˝
. Metric users should
enter
0.3
.
Next, you need to set the behavior of the dimension line and extension lines:
1.
Click the Lines tab to display the options for controlling the dimension and extension
lines (Figure 11.9).
