topic Jog in Elevation Dimension in Documentation

Jog in Elevation Dimension

Anonymous — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:16:58 GMT

Is there a way to add a jog to an elevation dimension? For use when elevation dimensions are close to each other?

Re: Jog in Elevation Dimension

Erika Epstein — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:53:26 GMT

You can't jog the string, but you could move the dimension text and add a short arrow from it to the string as done in hand drafting days.
an option, HTH

Re: Jog in Elevation Dimension

Anonymous — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:07:38 GMT

I think you are talking about dimension strings. I am talking about dimensions on exterior elevations like the ones places at story levels. Thanks

Re: Jog in Elevation Dimension

David Maudlin — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:01:24 GMT

HAL9000:

I think Erika is referring to something like this, a line or arc could be added if needed.

David

Re: Jog in Elevation Dimension

Anonymous — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:05:32 GMT

Bummer - I was thinking more like the jog a grid is capable of...

Re: Jog in Elevation Dimension

Erika Epstein — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:47:27 GMT

I've often wished for the same ability to jog the ends of the level dimensions. Story Levels can be offset, but its all or nothing, not individual like the grids.

You can manually offset the level dimension markers and move the text of same. Depending on how cluttered it gets, a little arrow, I draw mine with the spline tool, can help maintain clarity.

Make a wish if there isn't one for this. You have my vote.

Re: Jog in Elevation Dimension

Erich — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:12:31 GMT

Perhaps a library part such as shown below would suffice? While this is not a Story Marker that will appear automatically, it does work well when needed.