https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Associative-Dimensioning/m-p/27677#M13648 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>if i could ask about the fine details of how to use the associative dimensioning tool...<BR /> <BR /> when i try to dimension doors for their rough opening, i am finding the hotspot is at the inner opening. it is a library part door but i imagine there is a solution involving code???<BR /> <BR /> same trouble with walls (composite and complex profiles). how do i get the dimension to associate to a thickness (ie. sometimes the whole wall, sometimes the core, sometimes the core and a skin)? <BR /> <BR /> will the dimensioning tool associate to lines (ie. column grid)?<BR /> <BR /> can i associate a dimension to points (not hotspots) a library part (ie. center of mullions on a store front window)? <BR /> <BR /> i am finding these things to be difficult but i thought perhaps there were ways around it, tricks, settings, etc. <BR /> <BR /> thanks!</T></DIV> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:16:33 GMT Anonymous 2023-05-25T16:16:33Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Associative-Dimensioning/m-p/27677#M13648 <DIV class="actalk-migrated-content"><T>if i could ask about the fine details of how to use the associative dimensioning tool...<BR /> <BR /> when i try to dimension doors for their rough opening, i am finding the hotspot is at the inner opening. it is a library part door but i imagine there is a solution involving code???<BR /> <BR /> same trouble with walls (composite and complex profiles). how do i get the dimension to associate to a thickness (ie. sometimes the whole wall, sometimes the core, sometimes the core and a skin)? <BR /> <BR /> will the dimensioning tool associate to lines (ie. column grid)?<BR /> <BR /> can i associate a dimension to points (not hotspots) a library part (ie. center of mullions on a store front window)? <BR /> <BR /> i am finding these things to be difficult but i thought perhaps there were ways around it, tricks, settings, etc. <BR /> <BR /> thanks!</T></DIV> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:16:33 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Associative-Dimensioning/m-p/27677#M13648 Anonymous 2023-05-25T16:16:33Z https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Associative-Dimensioning/m-p/27678#M13649 General rule fo thumb: you can dimension associatevely to anything that shows a checkmark cursor, and a crossed circle while dimensioning.<BR /> <BR /> If the dimensioning control points, showing where you have already clicked, show crossed squares, those points are not associative.<BR /> <BR /> Door and window dimensions can be read automatically by the dimensioning (see options).<BR /> <BR /> HTH? Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:08:00 GMT https://community.graphisoft.com/t5/Modeling/Associative-Dimensioning/m-p/27678#M13649 Djordje 2006-11-12T18:08:00Z