See how to use various dimension commands to view and change dimension attributes. Additionally, learn how to reassociate and audit dimensions in a drawing file.
- [Instructor] This exercise will demonstrate…how to use the additional dimension commands available…to control the appearance of dimension elements.…Continue using the file for Chapter Three,…Working with Dimensions.dgn, and using View Groups,…select the Miscellaneous Dimensions model.…First, let's use the Match Dimension command…to match all dimension attributes from an…existing dimension element.…If I want to place additional dimensions…that look just like the cyan-colored dimensions on the left,…I need to use the Match Dimension command…to match them first.…
Then, all dimensions from this point forward…will look exactly the same.…This is the opposite of how we generally work in AutoCAD.…In AutoCAD, I would place the new dimensions…and then use the Match Properties command…to match them after placement.…Personally, I like this workflow better.…Then I can see exactly what the dimension looks like…during placement and I can get the location…right the first time.…But you can do it the AutoCAD way too.…To do that, place the new dimensions,…
Author
Jeanne Aarhus
Released
3/9/2018- Placing, points, curves, and line streams
- Editing text
- Working with dimensions
- Element attributes
- Changing the display and scales of various linestyle types
- Working with groups
- Modifying and manipulating fences
- Using measure commands
- Working with cells
Skill Level Advanced
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome2m 51s
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Using the exercise files2m 23s
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1. More Draw Commands
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Place points5m 8s
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Place lines at active angles3m 38s
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2. Working with Text
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Place and edit text7m 29s
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Miscellaneous text commands4m 18s
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Using enter data fields6m 55s
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Label coordinates2m 39s
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3. Working with Dimensions
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Dimension elements6m 30s
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Linear dimensions4m 26s
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Ordinate dimensions3m 48s
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Practice3m 25s
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4. Working with Element Attributes
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Element attributes6m 58s
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Change attributes5m 57s
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Linestyle attributes7m 19s
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5. Working with Groups
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Move to contact2m 43s
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Drop element3m 33s
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Create complex chain2m 57s
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Create complex shape2m 11s
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Create region7m 12s
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Create graphic group4m 1s
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Group hole3m 12s
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6. Using Fences
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Place fence6m 22s
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Drop fence3m 10s
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Copy fence to new file3m 10s
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7. Using Measure Commands
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Measure distance4m 15s
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Additional measure commands4m 20s
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8. Working with Cells
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Using cells5m 10s
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Different cell types5m 53s
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Cell index2m 55s
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Creating cells7m 40s
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Using AutoCAD blocks3m 26s
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Using cell selector3m 34s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 40s
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