topic Re: Dimension Tool in Documentation

Dimension Tool

Karol Lozinski — Mon, 22 May 2023 21:56:16 GMT

I have an issue with dimension tool. Nothing big, but it bothers me a little and I don't know how to turn it off nor I have a memory how have I turn it on. I'm talking about a frame around numbers. Can someone tell me what is it?

Also, when I try to measure the height of landing using Level Dimension Tool it doesn't do it's job. Instead it shows me the height of a Level 0. I have no idea how to make it work 😕

Re: Dimension Tool

David Maudlin — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 12:58:11 GMT

Karol wrote:
I have an issue with dimension tool. Nothing big, but it bothers me a little and I don't know how to turn it off nor I have a memory how have I turn it on. I'm talking about a frame around numbers. Can someone tell me what is it?

Those are selection points for the dimension text, they do not print, they can be hidden by toggling the Textbox Handles command.

Karol wrote:
Also, when I try to measure the height of landing using Level Dimension Tool it doesn't do it's job. Instead it shows me the height of a Level 0. I have no idea how to make it work 😕

The Level Dimension Tool uses Gravity to be associated with an element (Slab, Roof, Mesh or Shell).

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David

Re: Dimension Tool

Karol Lozinski — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:57:55 GMT

Thanks for help with Textbook Handles! Thats exactly what I was looking for!
But the problem with Level Dimension Tool remains 😕 Although I use gravity for slabs I'm unable to measure height of stairs made with slabs. Here are screens. Any ideas?

Re: Dimension Tool

Karol Lozinski — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:58:33 GMT

Here's one of slabs in the middle

Re: Dimension Tool

Erwin Edel — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:34:40 GMT

The slab should highlight when you are using gravity and level dimension, if it's not doing that, you are dimensioning something else.

Re: Dimension Tool

Karol Lozinski — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:28:36 GMT

Yes! That was the thing. Sorry to post dumb question... I'm just a beginner but I really appreciate quick and good help!
Cheers!