topic Re: Dimensioning to stud wall only? in Modeling

Dimensioning to stud wall only?

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 11:06:47 GMT

i m having a tough time zooming in/out to ensure that i am dim. to the correct point. is there a global setting or something that will restrict the dim lines to only ref framing/stud walls and not the finish face?

thanks in advance again.

Re: Dimensioning to stud wall only?

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:16:10 GMT

In Quick Options Toolbar set "Partial Structure Display" to "Core Only"
and then add Dimensions.

Re: Dimensioning to stud wall only?

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:33:19 GMT

Make sure in your composite wall definition only the studs or structure(that you wish to dimension) is marked core only.
When placing dimensions, open the tool first and check the core only option. That way you can be sure you are not dimensioning linings as well as structure! Note you must do this first- you cannot retroactively toggle core/ whole wall.

Re: Dimensioning to stud wall only?

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:37:12 GMT

thanks alot. ill give it a shot

Re: Dimensioning to stud wall only?

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:21:45 GMT

When you place dimensions in core only mode, you will not be able to see the dimensions in the other modes.

If entire structure mode is going to be plotted, you should place dimensions in entire structure mode. Then in the Dimension Properties under Dimension Details, choose "Dimension only the Core of Composite and Complex Walls".

Re: Dimensioning to stud wall only?

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:50:19 GMT

does this apply to AC 11. im not seeing those options in the dim settings. ill keep looking

thanks