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angled dimensions AC21

Anonymous
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Hi guys, i can't remember how to convert back to being able to dimension on an angle, I've looked on google, but still stuck.

ant ideas?

stuck with this

https://imgur.com/v9HPc8q

need this please

https://imgur.com/uUiANYC

thx
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You had to choose this option :


And just before the validation you can click on a line, a wall or even a guide line that has the same angle
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Barry Kelly
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Anonymous
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Barry wrote:
Post moved.
Please don't just post everything in "Archicad+" section.

Barry.
ok thanks barry
Anonymous
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Christophe wrote:
You had to choose this option :


And just before the validation you can click on a line, a wall or even a guide line that has the same angle
Thanks Christophe, i tried this except it does not work, has it something to do with it being an imported file from someone else template set up?

Thanks
Barry Kelly
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You need to set the angled geometry method.

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Anonymous
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Barry wrote:
You need to set the angled geometry method.

Barry.
Thanks Barry, when i click on the geometry method, nothing happens, no options?

https://imgur.com/apIJk1I
Barry Kelly
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whatwaitnow wrote:
Thanks Barry, when i click on the geometry method, nothing happens, no options?
You need to hold the mouse button for just a fraction of a second longer to get the pop-out.

Barry.
One of the forum moderators.
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Please give us a screen capture to understood your setup
One of your parameter is wrong
It might be better and faster if you tell us All your parameter by a or some screen capture

You had to begin with my first advice
Christophe - FRANCE
Archicad Designer and Teacher
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OS 11.6 Big Sur - MacBook Pro 2017 - 16Go RAM
"Quality is never an accident ; it's always the result of an intelligent effort" John Ruskin
Anonymous
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Thank you guys, Barry when I hold the geometry method like you said it gave me the extra option.

Thanks so much you guys for the help you give