
Tips and Techniques for AutoCAD® 2006
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definition point. This works in both model space and paper space. Use your grips to stretch a rectangle and
watch your dimensions change. We could not do this in previous releases of AutoCAD.
Dimensioning in Paper Space.
Transpatial References or Transpatial dimensioning. If you have been applying your dimensions in Model space
you now can dimension in Paper Space. Give it a try!
DIMASSOC is a new system variable. The settings are:
2 enables associative dimensioning
1 creates non-associative dimensioning
0 creates exploded dimensions
Also, you can set this variable in OPTIONS.
Use the DIMREGEN command to force an update of all associative dimensions in the current drawing.
Use the DIMREASSOCIATE command to associate a non-associative dimension to an object or object snap
points on geometry.
Use the DIMDISASSOCIATE command to remove any associations for a set of dimensions.
Dimensioning enhancement in AutoCAD 2006
The following are new AutoCAD 2006 enhancements.
Arc Length Dimension, Jogged Radius Dimension, Fixed Length Extension Lines, Vary dimension linetypes, Flip
Dimension Arrow and Initial Length Symbol. Check out the new Dimension Dialog box settings for these need
features.
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