2 Replies Latest reply on Aug 13, 2015 12:52 PM by Matthew Menard

    foreshortened dimension

    Steven Needre
    Steven Needre Aug 13, 2015 11:36 AM

      How do I create a foreshortened linear dimension in a detail view?

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        • Re: foreshortened dimension
          Kenneth Barrentine
          Kenneth Barrentine Aug 13, 2015 12:15 PM (in response to Steven Needre)

          i believe you can only foreshorten a radius or diameter dimension.

          • Re: foreshortened dimension
            Matthew Menard
            Matthew Menard Aug 13, 2015 12:52 PM (in response to Steven Needre)

            As Kenneth said, I believe you can only foreshorten radius or diameter dimensions, and even at that, the workflow to actually get it to work is a pain.  You can always cheat it by moving the dimension close to one side and hiding the dimension line and leader line you don't want showing.  Right clicking on the dimension line and leader line will give you the below option:

            Which would leave your dimension looking like this:

            This doesn't give you the usual indicators of a foreshortened dimension, like the double arrow in the shortened direction, but it's what I usually go with in the small handful of situations it's needed.

             

            If you can wait a few months, I believe this is a feature that is going to be a part of 2016 though.