Graphics Programs Reference
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5.
Click a point to the left of the wall to place the dimension. A string of dimensions
appears, displaying all the dimensions for the wall (Figure 11.23).
FIGURE 11.23
The dimensions for
the wall
6.
When you've finished reviewing the results of this exercise, exit the file without saving it.
The prompt in step 4 indicates several types of dimensions you can choose from. For example,
if you want the dimensions to originate from a single baseline, you can enter
B
↵ in step 4 to
select the Baseline option.
The Qdim command can be a time-saver when you want to dimension a wall quickly. It
may not work in all situations, but if the object you're dimensioning is fairly simple, it can be
all you need.
In this exercise, you used a simple window to select the wall. For more complex shapes,
try using a crossing polygon selection window. See Chapter 2 for more on crossing polygons.
Adding or Removing the Alternate Dimensions
You may eventually encounter a drawing that contains alternate dimensions, as shown in some
of the figures earlier in this chapter. You can remove those alternate dimensions by turning off
the alternate dimension features. Here's how it's done:
1.
Choose Format
Dimension Style on the menu bar or enter
D
↵ to open the Dimension
Style Manager.
2.
Select the style that uses the alternate units. Below the Styles list box, click the Options
action menu and choose Modify.
3.
Click the Alternate Units tab.
4.
Click the Display Alternate Units check box to remove the check mark.
5.
Click OK, and then click Close to close the Dimension Style Manager.
The dimensions that use the style you just edited change to remove the alternate dimensions.
You can also perform the reverse operation and add alternate dimensions to an existing set of
dimensions. Follow the steps shown here, but instead of removing the check mark in step 4, add
it, and make the appropriate setting changes to the rest of the Alternate Units tab.
