topic Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"? in Documentation

windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

heathldesign — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

I had this issue way back with the stair tool where i had set my preferences for dimensions to ⅛" but the stairs were in 1/32" and was told to go into the setting and description dialogue to change it, but that option is gone in AC24. my windows are now dimensioned in 1/32" while my prefs are still set to ⅛" where do i go to change this?

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

Aaron Bourgoin — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:11:24 GMT

you need to modify your Dimension Style setting for doors/windows.

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

heathldesign — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:14:54 GMT

and where do i find that? i don't see it in the project prefs or the object settings.

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

David Maudlin — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:32:54 GMT

heathldesign wrote:
and where do i find that? i don't see it in the project prefs or the object settings.

Project Preferences > Dimensions.

David

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

heathldesign — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:45:29 GMT

nope. i have that set to ⅛"

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

Laszlo Nagy — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:12:02 GMT

heathldesign wrote:
I had this issue way back with the stair tool where i had set my preferences for dimensions to ⅛" but the stairs were in 1/32" and was told to go into the setting and description dialogue to change it, but that option is gone in AC24. my windows are now dimensioned in 1/32" while my prefs are still set to ⅛" where do i go to change this?

Can you show a screenshot of where this Stair dimension appears?

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

heathldesign — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:17:40 GMT

it's the windows in this case.

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

Laszlo Nagy — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:39:13 GMT

Are you looking at a View saved from the Floor Plan?
Is the View using the Dimension Settings you modified or some other Dimension Settings?

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

heathldesign — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 01:33:31 GMT

it's a saved view, but it's the same in the project map. it's also a custom dimension preference, but it's the same if i go with a stock dimension setting.

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

David Maudlin — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:39:55 GMT

heathldesign:

In your screen shot (Project Preferences > Dimensions), select the 6th option from the left (Door, Window and Skylight Dimensions) to set the preference for window dimensions shown with a window marker.

David

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

heathldesign — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 17:17:00 GMT

already been there. it's set to ⅛"

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

David Maudlin — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:27:29 GMT

heathldesign:

Which marker are you using? I don't see a way to turn off the feet (') and inch (") indicators as shown in your screen shot with either the Basic Window-Door_Skylight Marker or the W Marker USA 23.

David

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

heathldesign — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 16:43:50 GMT

Builder dimension 22. I started this job in ac 22 but it’s been migrated to ac24.

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

Stress Co_ — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 16:48:09 GMT

Why not change the window's width to 4'- 8 5/8"?

EDIT: I hope that didn't come across as snarky. Wasn't meant to be.

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

heathldesign — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:04:38 GMT

i definitely could, and may if i can't sort this out. but i wold like to know why it's doing this.
didn't come across as snarky.

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

heathldesign — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:06:49 GMT

ok, check this out.

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

Stress Co_ — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:41:00 GMT

That's Random.
Is there anything in the "Marker Custom Settings"?
Does the "Scale Sensitive Texts" do anything?
Does toggling between Inch/mm correct it?

I'm at a loss on remembering how to "Load Other Window Marker...."
between versions.

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

heathldesign — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 19:50:35 GMT

no, no, and no. has to be a bug. guess i'll have to call tech support. i'll keep you posted

Re: windows dims in 32nd" but my prefs set to ⅛"?

David Maudlin — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:01:16 GMT

heathldesign:

After looking at Builder Dimension 22, i don't think it uses the Dimensioning preferences for rounding. There are 4 Styles in the marker, but these are just for appearance.

For the dimension discrepancies in your last screen shot, try changing your Working Units to 1/64" (or better yet, decimal inches to 3 decimals) to see if the window width is actually 4' - 8 5/8".

Marc:

To look at Builder Dimension 22, just load the AC22 Library (or maybe the AC22 Migration Library in AC24).

David