Join Jim LaPier for an in-depth discussion in this video Layers for dimensions, part of AutoCAD for Mac 2016 New Features.
- Very often, we want to control the layers…of standard objects in our drawings.…Doors should always be on the doors layer,…windows on the window or glazing layer.…To help with this, we can create blocks…and set the layer of the geometry in the block itself.…However, aside from affecting the color…in the dimension style, we haven't been able…to set the layer the dimensions should be on.…Now, assuming you use the _dim command we already reviewed,…you can set your layer.…I'm going to select the _dim tool…and if I read the command line,…I can see the option for layer.…
I'm going to type in L and press return.…Now I can either type in the layer name or select an object…to specify the layer to place my dimensions on.…I'm going to type in dimension,…since that's the layer that I want my dimensions on,…and press return.…Now, despite the fact that OBJECT is my current layer,…my new dimensions will be placed on the dim layer.…Right now, this setting is only for dimensions…created using the _dim tool.…
So if I switch to the standard linear tool,…
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Released
1/6/2016- XREF server path mapping and ByLayer display
- Converting text to mtext
- Moving geometry from model space to paper space with Change Space
- Dimensioning with the DIM tool
- Pasting geometry with Paste As Block
- Working with section plane tools
- Creating smaller PDF files with AutoCAD for Mac 2016
- Rendering online
Skill Level Appropriate for all
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with Jim LaPier1h 45m Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome42s
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1. XREFs
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What are XREFs?4m 4s
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XREF server path mapping2m 21s
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XREF ByLayer override1m 9s
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2. Express Tools
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Convert Text to Mtext1m 55s
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Break-line Symbol2m 20s
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Move/Copy/Rotate (MOCORO)1m 36s
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Replace Block2m 16s
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Super Hatch3m 30s
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Change Space2m 41s
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3. Dimension Improvements
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DIM command2m 14s
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Text wrap1m 36s
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Layers for dimensions1m 31s
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4. Useful Tools
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Paste improvements1m 44s
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REVCLOUD3m 7s
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Mtext frames1m 42s
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Other mtext enhancements1m 9s
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Geometric Center Snap2m 1s
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Section tools1m 19s
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5. Application Improvements
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Properties Inspector3m 51s
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PDF enhancements1m 40s
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Line smoothing42s
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Command line improvements1m 36s
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Render enhancements2m 53s
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Selection updates1m 30s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye47s
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