How to Dimension

[inLOOPer]

I'm having trouble figuring out how to dimension a drawing.
I click the dimension tool, click the start point, click the end point, create the extension lines.
When I click to fix the position of the extension and dimension lines, they disappear, no creating the dimension.
Any help would be appreciated.

[support]

Hello,

Please check if you have cstDimension entity in the 2D Structure tree after drawing the dimension.

Mikhail

[inLOOPer]

I do not see a cstDimension entity anywhere in the structure tree.

[support]

I do not see a cstDimension entity anywhere in the structure tree.

In this case please try to create a new drawing in ABViewer, then draw a new dimension as described here:
https://cadsofttools.com/help/en/draw_m ... ension.htm

Mikhail

[inLOOPer]

I have found that when I dimension, it shows in print preview. It does not show on the screen.

[support]

I have found that when I dimension, it shows in print preview. It does not show on the screen.

Apparently, you have hidden all dimensions in the drawing by using a Measurements button (Viewer -> Hide -> Measurements). If the given button is highlighted, please click it - dimensions will be displayed.

Mikhail

[inLOOPer]

Wow. Such an easy fix to a dumb mistake.
Thank you

[inLOOPer]

While we're still on the dimension subject, my dimensions use a comma instead of a decimal point. Can I get it to use a decimal point? It also doesn't display what the unit of the dimension is in.

[support]

Can I get it to use a decimal point?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to change a decimal separator.

It also doesn't display what the unit of the dimension is in.

It doesn't have to. All objects in a Model space (including dimensions) use decimal CAD units. You may replace the dimension text with an arbitrary text string (e.g. 12.34 inches) by changing Text Override property value for a selected dimension.

Mikhail

[inLOOPer]

Ok. Thanks again