View Plane Dimension macros

View Plane-Dimension X

AVAILABLE IN: MODELING

This macro provides a faster way to measure distances in the model. Instead of always picking the two points to measure, this macro uses the previously picked point as the origin for the next point; similar to how the Dimension X and Dimension Y commands work in drawings.

How to use:

1. Pick the points you want to dimension (ex. 1-5 as shown)
2. Middle-click to end the points selection.
3. Pick the location of the dimension string.

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NOTE: This macro only works if the work plane and view plane are parallel.

View Plane-Dimension Y

AVAILABLE IN: MODELING

This macro provides a faster way to measure distances in the model. Instead of always picking the two points to measure, this macro uses the previously picked point as the origin for the next point; similar to how the Dimension X and Dimension Y commands work in drawings.

How to use:

1. Pick the points you want to dimension (ex. 1-6 as shown)
2. Middle-click to end the points selection.
3. Pick the location of the dimension string.

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NOTE: This macro only works if the work plane and view plane are parallel.

View Plane-Orthogonal Dimension

AVAILABLE IN: MODELING

This macro provides a faster way to measure skewed distances in the model. Instead of always picking the two points to measure, this macro uses the previously picked point as the origin for the next point.

How to use:

1. Pick the points you want to dimension (ex. 1-3 as shown)
2. Middle-click to end the points selection.
3. Pick the location of the dimension string.

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NOTE: This macro only works if the work plane and view plane are parallel.

Starting in v2017i, the above Macros are available in all US Environment Roles

• Cast In Place (hidden)

• Engineering

• Precast Detailing (hidden)

• Steel Detailing