Dimensions
Dimensions are shown in blueprint and elevation modes.
Contents
Dimensions in Blueprint
Insert Custom Dimension
Interior and Exterior
Change All Dimensions To...
Hide Dimensions
Dimensions in Blueprint
When you draw walls in blueprint mode a dimension line
is shown. Dimensions also indicate window, door and hole positions relative
to each other and to the wall edges. Adjust
dimension position by dragging numbers or handles where you want. Hide dimension by right-clicking wall and
choosing "Hide Dimension"
Examples:
Insert Custom Dimension
In blueprint mode, choose "Insert Custom Dimension"
from the Build menu and click-and-drag in blueprint mode to draw a dimension.
Hold in shift key while drawing to draw at any angle - otherwise the dimensions
will draw at 90 and 45 degree angles only.
Modifying Dimensions:
Change
dimension length by dragging end handles
Adjust
Position in Block by dragging center handle
Move dimension
by click-and-dragging on the dimension numbers
Change font
by right-clicking dimension text and choosing Change Font...
Interior and Exterior
Dimensions
The interior and exterior dimension is usually dictated
by which side of the wall you measure. If the dimension you see is for
the exterior - and you want to the measure the interior side - then right-click
the dimension and choose "Measure Other Side."
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