Dimensioning Options

Architectural, Framer

In the Dimensioning Options dialog box, you can choose which building components you want to automatically dimension, and according to which line.

Walls, Frame
Dimension the interior walls according to the frame lines.
When you select the check box Add Wall Thickness Dims, the wall dimensions will also be added.
Walls, Sheathing
Dimension the interior walls according to the sheathing line.
When you select the check box Add Wall Thickness Dims, the wall dimensions will also be added.
Walls, Center Line
Dimension the interior walls according to the wall center line. The wall thicknesses are not dimensioned.
Pieces, Center to Center
Dimension the floor or roof joists according to the center lines of the joists.
Pieces, Side to Side
Dimension the floor or roof joists according to the edge lines of the joists.
Trusses, Center to Center
Dimension the roof trusses according to the center lines.
Trusses, Side to Side
Dimension the roof trusses according to the edge lines of the trusses.
Associativity of Dimensions
Associative dimensions attached to dimension points are enabled by default. Associative dimensions are attached to their targets: when you move the target, for example a wall, the dimension follows the change if possible.