Option System - Add an Automatic Dimension Point

Option System

You can add dimension point macros to the components of an option in the following way:

  1. Select Options | Option Boxes | New Add Automatic Dimension Point.

    The cursor symbol shows the direction to which the dimension line will be added.

    Right side of building. Front of building.
    Left side of building. Back of the building.
  2. If necessary, rotate the symbol until the arrow points to the desired direction. Rotate the symbol in one of the following ways:
    • Press the PageUp or PageDown key.
    • Click the buttons in the auxiliary menu:
      • Rotate 90 Degrees Counter-clockwise
      • Rotate 180 Degrees Counter-clockwise
      • Rotate 90 Degrees Clockwise
      • Rotate 180 Degrees Clockwise
  3. When you wish to define a dimension line group, select the auxiliary function Edit Parameters, and select the group properties in the Auto Dimension Point dialog box.

    The Auto Dimension Point Dialog Box

    If you only wish to add a single default dimension line group, you do not need to define the properties.

  4. Select the locations of the dimension point macros.
  5. When you wish to define a new dimension line group, reselect the Edit Parameters function.
  6. Quit by pressing the Esc key.
  7. Connect the dimension point macros to an option with the Options | Option Boxes | Edit function.

Note

  • The object type of a dimension point macro is Building Components.
  • The object type of a dimension line group generated during option solving is Groups of Geometry.