topic Re: 3D dimensioning and parallel lines in Documentation

3D dimensioning and parallel lines

Charlie64 — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:44:35 GMT

Hi,

So recently we started to do dimensions in 3D document. The problem occured on one, when we wanted to make a dimension line, but when we hovered above a line/edge of a slab/mesh/wall, it wouldn't get parallel to it.

This occurs in only one file, so we assume someone pressed something, but we don't know what. How can we change that?

Also, is it possible, at all, to make dimension lines in 3D docment parallel to a line, polyline or a guide line?

Operating system used: Windows 11

Re: 3D dimensioning and parallel lines

Laszlo Nagy — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:55:02 GMT

It would help if you could post 1 or 2 screenshots (how you are creating the dimension, and what is the result).

Re: 3D dimensioning and parallel lines

Karel Landa — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:49:23 GMT

Maybe someone accidentaly switched geometry method (default shortcut was "g")?
It should be the one on the right (You can find this settings in info pallete when dimension tool is active)