Can one override CAD dimensions?

SoSolid · 28 Feb 2007 at 12:07

I am using autocad to dimension a 3D model of a drill. The problem is the dimensions do not refelct real life dimensions. Is there a way to over ride the dimensions that cad uses and insert my own number instead?

LOAM · 28 Feb 2007 at 12:17

DDEDIT

then select the dim line and type whatever you want, be aware though that if you stretch them later the dims will not update, they will stay as your manually entered numbers.

SoSolid · 28 Feb 2007 at 13:00

Ok thank you very much that's helped me loads.

SoSolid · 28 Feb 2007 at 14:42

I am now ready to print my layout however it does not print correctly. Half the border is missing and it is not fitted around the A4 sheet correctly. Does anyone know how to resolve this?

feriso · 28 Feb 2007 at 16:04

Sounds like you have not got the scale to fit paper button selected on your plot options - as a tip always do a full preview before you print to see what you are going to print.

SoSolid · 28 Feb 2007 at 21:26

ok thanks I did this and it now prints the entire page but I cannot get an even gap between the border around the page. For example the gap between my border and the edge of the page on the right is twice that to the left.

Also does anyone know if there is a way to easily add text and numbers onto 3D objects. I want to put the chuck speed numbers on the chuck of the drill I have drawn. What is the best way to do this?

feriso · 1 Mar 2007 at 00:08

If it is text pointing to an object then a leader might be useful (see Dimensions options)

If you are looking at your model in a layout view (not model) then you can alter the size of the model view area on the layout by just selecting the outer border (the one you talk about) and then just click and drag the corners to where ever you want.

If you want mail me the file at davidwatkinson(a)f2s.com and I'll do a quick fiddle with it for you to show you what can be done.