Setting style preference for diameter dimensions

[DMiller01]

I find that I am constantly changing the dimension style for while applying diameter dimensions in my drawings. I prefer a single arrow attached to the edge of the feature (hole) identical to the radial dimension style with the exception, of course, the diameter symbol in place of the "R".

If I do all my diameter dims one after another the style is remembered but if I don't or I move on to the next drawing I have to again go to the style dialoge and make about 4 changes to get back to what I prefer.

I have found no preference settings that allow me to set a different default for diameter dimensions. What options do I have?

Thanks,

I am using 7.5.2.5 NATIVE on Dell with windows XP OS

 

[jerry1423]

So is what you are saying is that you remove one of the arrows, and one of the extension lines, for the diameter dimension? a cylindrical diameter dimension - right?

 

[DMiller01]

After I select a hole to dimension and I see that the dimension style not what I need I then open the style dialog box

1.Select the "Dimensions" tab
2.Set "Manual Placement-Arrows Out"
3.Unselect "Display Arrow on Side 2"
4.Unselect "Display Extension Line on Side 2"
5.On occassion I also have to set "No Line Between Arrows"
6. Hit "OK" and place my dimension.

I have gotten use to doing this almost every time I place a diameter dimension but I don't want to be doing this 1 year from now. So if there is a solution to this, now's the time to implement it.

Thanks,


I am using 7.5.2.5 NATIVE on Dell with windows XP OS

 

[DMiller01]

To clarify. This issue does not pertain to use of the "Cylindrical Dimension" but to use of the "Diameter Dimension"

Thanks,

I am using 7.5.2.5 NATIVE on Dell with windows XP OS

 

[JohnRBaker]

Have you ever tried to use 'Hole Dimension'?

John R. Baker, P.E.
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[DMiller01]

There it is, right in front of my face. I use the "Inferred Dimension" icon 90% of the time. I did not think to look thru the expanded list for an alternative to the "Diameter Dimension". I'm almost embarrassed... but not quite.

Thanks John. You make it look easy.

I am using 7.5.2.5 NATIVE on Dell with windows XP OS