topic Level Dimension - Change in Dimension Origin in Modeling

Level Dimension - Change in Dimension Origin

Anonymous — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:39:08 GMT

Hello all,
I would like to use the Level Dimension tool to show the ceiling heights in my RCP on multiple floors. I can associate the Level Dimension tool with the ceiling slab element just fine, but I would like the text to automatically show the elevation of that ceiling slab in relation to its Current Story, not Project Zero.

Where can I toggle the Dimension origin? No such option appears in my Level Dimension Selection Settings dialogue box.

Thanks in advance!

(ACAD v18, OS X)

-Borisov

Re: Level Dimension - Change in Dimension Origin

fuzzytnth3 — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:41:05 GMT

This is what you want...

James Murray version

Or my tweaked version here...

Fuzzy version

Re: Level Dimension - Change in Dimension Origin

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 16:01:43 GMT

Thanks fuzzy,

Maybe....

It seems this was an library part made to overcome the issue that you couldn't adjust the reference plane of a slab in older versions. It sounds like it might allow me to reference to the Current story, but i'm wondering if there isn't a built in feature in current versions of ArchiCAD that accomplishes this.

In ArchiCAD 18, you can adjust the reference plane of the slab, so the reference plane can be set to the bottom face of the slab which is perfect for ceilings. When i use the level dimension, it can link to the bottom face if i set it that way.

I have 2 clues, but can't stitch them together.

Clue 1: In this link, the dialogue box looks like it has a Dimension Origin pulldown option. It does not exist on my screen though, I cant fine it. Does this look familiar to anyone?
http://helpcenter.graphisoft.com/guides/archicad-18-int-reference-guide/user-interface-reference/tool-settings-dialog-boxes/dimension-tool-settings/level-dimension-tool-settings/

Clue 2: on the "Coordinate Palette" there are buttons corresponding to Gravity, and it seems I should be able to toggle the Dimension Origin from there. But when i go to place the level dimension, it does not change anything. (See the attached screenshot)

I'd like to stick to a stock/ standard ArchiCAD solution if possible, and I think I'm close. Any other ideas?

-B

Re: Level Dimension - Change in Dimension Origin

Laszlo Nagy — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:18:23 GMT

Clue 1: That is the Elevation Dimension Dialog in the Linear Dimension Tool. It is not the Level Dimension Tool.

Clue 2: When you select the Dimension Text of the Level Dimension and go to its settings Dialog you will see those option when you define Custom Text for the Dimension Text.