aligned/angled dimensions w/ iso dwgs

[sundemon]

hi,
I often see isometric drawings where the dimensions are angled as follows; the extension lines and text are at 0 or 90 degrees (to the page), but the dimension lines are parallel to the isometric line/object.
When I try to do this, I type "r" and rotate the (linear) dimension, and I sometimes get the result i'm looking for, but sometimes the extension lines are not at 0/90 degrees, and sometimes the dimensions are no longer accurate after they are rotated.
Is ther a straightforward way to get the result I want, or can someone refer me to a FAQ or link?
any help is much appreciated.
I'm using 2002.
sundemon

 

[basepointdesignz]

Hi,

Am I right in saying you're drawing in isometric and not 3D?

If you're drawing in isometric, the problem is easily rectified by changing the oblique angle of the extension lines of the dimension. type DIMEDIT, then O or Oblique and then type in the desired angle. This with give the impression that the dimension is rotated, aligned with the isometric drawing face..

Give it a try and I hope this helps..

Cheers,

Renegade..

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[sundemon]

thanks Renegade, that's pretty much what I'm looking for. Only thing is, when I do that, the dimension text remains aligned w/ the iso line, rather than at 90 degrees to the page. Is there an easy way to rotate the text w/out exploding the dimension?
Also, maybe the example drawings I sited were done in 3D. I'd appreciate any references to info on 3D dimensioning.

sd

 

[basepointdesignz]

Hi,

To rotate the text do exactly the same as before(_DIMEDIT) but this time, type R or Rotate. Then enter the angle you wish the text to be angled at.

With regards, to 3D dimensioning. This should by changing the UCS to where ever you want the dimension to be. You must not only rotate the UCS to be on the same plane as the object you are dimensioning but you must also make sure that the origin point of the UCS is where you want it.
For example, if you have a 3D cube at 50 x 50 x 50 and the base is on the World UCS plane. You may want to dimension the top bar, you would have to move the UCS origin to the top of the cude or the dimension will appear on the World UCS plane at the bottom of the cube..

Anyway, I hope this helps. Any more help feel free to email me (address below)..


Cheers,

Renegade..


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[sundemon]

thanks again, that was just what I was looking for.
sd