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16-Pearl
July 1, 2020
Question

Redefine Ordinate Dimension Origin Zero

  • July 1, 2020
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Hi,

 

On 6.0.

 

Is it possible to redefine the ordinate origin of zero? See attached.

 

I can redefine each dimension off zero by right mouse clicking. But no options to relocate zero.

 

Do they all have to be done over?

 

Thanks,

 

WayneF

1 reply

KenFarley
21-Topaz II
July 2, 2020

I've never had much luck trying to change the origin for a set of ordinate dimensions.

My theoretical method for next time I try would be:

(1) Figure out which of the dimensions was created first, i.e. is the one that was toggled to ordinate to start the set.

(2) Try to redefine attachment on that dimension. I don't know if it will let me do this. It might just let me change the non-origin half of the dimension.

(3) If that doesn't work, maybe toggle that dimension back to a "normal" dimension, then redefine its attachment.

(4) Once I've redefined it, toggle it back to ordinate.

I've tried a variety of things in the past, but always given up and deleted all the dimensions and recreated them with the new origin. So much for efficiency.

wfalco16-PearlAuthor
16-Pearl
July 2, 2020

Ken,

 

I liked the idea of trying to change to normal. But No idea how to do that.

 

I doubt it would work. But was willing to try.

 

Can't redefine the zero. Dumb.

 

By the way. These are CREATE in drawing dimensions. I forgot to mention.

 

I was trying to help out a work buddy.

 

Happy 4th!

 

Wayne