dimension settings - changing reference points
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2011-07-30
04:43 PM
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2023-05-30
03:13 PM
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Rubia Torres
i am used to revit where i can alter the points, say on a wall, that are being dimensioned. say, inside face, centerline, outside, etc. just by clicking the ref line.
also, once i place a dim, it seems that i cant just drag or relocate the point being dim'd. i currently delete and redim. =slow.
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2011-07-30 05:58 PM
In AC, you do not have to delete the entire dimension string. Instead, select the dimension string and then ctrl-click (cmd-click) the point that you want dimensioned - or added to the dimension string. Then click the intersection of the dimension string and the leader for the dimension point that you want deleted and press the Delete key.
Cheers,
Karl
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2011-07-30 11:17 PM
thanks!
--------- one more dim question. -lol.
revit...you can dim two objects then in the dim text type in a new dim and the ojects will adjust to the entered dimension....possible with AC?
thanks again.

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2011-07-31 12:30 AM
knosaj wrote:No. This is a great feature in Revit - dimensions are bi-directional. In ArchiCAD, they only measure. To change the size of what is dimensioned, you must stretch those elements, either directly or with the marquee.
revit...you can dim two objects then in the dim text type in a new dim and the ojects will adjust to the entered dimension....possible with AC?
Related to this: in Revit, you become accustomed to seeing a temporary dimension as you rubber band a wall and can trust that the dimension that you read there is "correct" - that is, if you see 5 meters, you can click knowing that you have just created a 5 meter wall. (Or, of course, type in a length in the temp dimension.)
In ArchiCAD, there is nothing like temporary dimensions - but Revit users may get confused when they see the ArchiCAD "Tracker" (like a tooltip) that is showing the length as you move your mouse about. You can NOT click based on what you read there if you want an accurate model (unless you have snapping turned on, which is rare). If you see 5 meters and click, you can have a small rounding error which will create havoc later in your model. You MUST type "5" in the Tracker (e.g.) for the length to be sure that the wall is 5 meters long.
Cheers,
Karl
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2011-07-31 03:08 PM
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2011-08-01 03:14 PM
I wonder whats the use of tracker if the dimensions it reads are not accurate.
This is something that should be fixed!

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2011-08-02 01:28 PM
jocontreras wrote:The Tracker (and Coordinates palette) are using the Working Units preference, so the user can set a higher degree of feedback if desired. ArchiCAD uses a higher degree of accuracy than can be usefully displayed, so the reliable way to input dimensions is with the keyboard, not by dragging the cursor and waiting for the correct dimension to show in the Tracker.
I wonder whats the use of tracker if the dimensions it reads are not accurate.
This is something that should be fixed!
David
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2011-08-02 05:32 PM
David wrote:This is no different than AutoCAD -- it's good practice to enter dimensions via the keyboard.
[The Tracker (and Coordinates palette) are using the Working Units preference, so the user can set a higher degree of feedback if desired. ArchiCAD uses a higher degree of accuracy than can be usefully displayed, so the reliable way to input dimensions is with the keyboard, not by dragging the cursor and waiting for the correct dimension to show in the Tracker.
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2013-12-17 03:28 PM
I've been looking for this answer regarding "active dimensions" feature from Revit for two days now and that really creeps me out. That is a feature I use at least every minute, specially when starting a project.
Click on the object (wall or window, etc), click on the dimension, enter the number you want, BAM.
Now, If AC doesn't have this, and looks like a very advanced program my question is: How do you guys do to change things along the way? I mean a very quick way to place things in a precise location?

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2013-12-17 04:43 PM
You usually specify the desired distance and angle value WHEN creating the element (not after placing it as in Revit).
The Tracker will be your friend in this (check its use in the Help files).
I will not even try to start to explain all the intricacies, instead here are some links:
(probably the most important of these links from your point of view)
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