Ordinate dimension offset

[tap90291]

Is there any way to change the default value for the first ordinate dimension from zero to some value that will carry through the rest of the dimesions. I need to insert a datum elevation other than zero on some equipment and then show the subsequent elevations without having to go in and edit the dim text.

TAP

 

[pdybeck]

Is this on a drawing? In a drawing, you can just drag the 0 ordinates to new locations and all the referenced dimensions based from that 0 will update. You will get a message asking you if this change is intended.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Why not just create a point or construction line (datum) where the real zero elevation would be. It can be outside of the drawing border if necessary.

& all the best.

 

[crjones]

In Option\Document Properties\Detailing you can set the offset.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

crjones ... In what version of SW? I don't see that in SW04.

& all the best.

 

[SBaugh]

I must be blind, because I don't see it in SW05 either.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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