Adjust And Delete Dimensions/Markups

Change the position, color, and size of dimensions and markups. Delete dimensions and markups that are no longer required

To adjust dimensions and markups, activate the Measure/Markup tool in the Tools group.

Move Dimensions/Markups

Change Of Dimensions/Markups

Delete Dimensions/Markups

Move Dimensions/Markups

Movable elements of a dimension/markup will be highlighted in light blue under the cursor. Move the following elements by dragging them while pressing the left mouse button:

  • Text box of any dimension/markup
  • The points of reference of distance dimensions if on an edge or a plane
  • The points of reference of notes

Change Of Dimensions/Markups

Select a dimension/markup. To do so, click on the text box or use the << and >> button near Select .

  • Change the decimals of dimensions by choosing a value from the drop down list.
  • Change the text size of dimensions/markups by choosing a value from the drop down list.
  • Change the text of notes by clicking on the Change text button.
  • Text color is the color of the text.
  • Background color is the color of the text box.
  • Line color is the color of the carrying lines.

Use the Change dimensions/markup button to change further attributes of a dimension/markup:

  • Edit info text allows adding additional text to dimensions/markups.
  • Stay on top displays a dimension/markup always in front of the model. This prevents the dimension/markup to be hidden by the model.
  • Free move (distance dimensions between planes only)
    Allows to move the text box and carrying lines of a distance dimensions to any position in the 3D space, as long as the measuring references are planes.
  • Show extended info (for distance dimensions, radius, and diameter)
    Shows additionally the distances along the X, Y, and Z-axis for distance dimensions. Shows additionally the X, Y, and Z-coordinate of the center of the circle for radii and diameters.

Tip
Change the attributes of dimensions/markups through the context menu by just right-clicking the text box of a dimension/markup.

Notes

  • Color changes will not be visible until the dimension/markup has been deselected.
  • The default settings of all new dimensions/markups can be designated through:
    Options tab > Preferences group > Preferences > 3D-s.

Delete Dimensions/Markups

To select a dimension/markup to be deleted, do one of the following:.

  • Click on the text box of the wanted Dimension/Markup.
  • Use the << and >> buttons near Select .

To delete the selected dimension/markup, do one of the following:

  • Press [Del] on the keyboard.
  • Or click on the Change dimension/markup button and select Delete.
  • Delete all deletes all dimensions/markups and all background pictures and texts.