Dimensioning

mk11 · 29 Dec 2007, 15:05

Problem: After extruding walls in a building i want to dimension interior and exterior walls and openings, but but my dimensions appear "on top" of the extruded walls instead of on the floor plane. How can i insert dimensions on the floor plane after walls have been extruded?

Thanks,
mk

mk11 · 29 Dec 2007, 15:08

But how can i add the new ones so they will appear on the floor plane?

Jim · 29 Dec 2007, 15:08

Dimensioning is a little weak in SketchUp. You can move Dimensions using the Move Tool. The other option is to delete and add new ones.

There are a few Dimension settings in the Window > Model Info > Dimensions menu.

rhankc · 29 Dec 2007, 16:54

mk11,
I found my quickest work thru was to place a line from the exterior centerpoint of the opening that was above the floor plane down (blue) to the floor, this was my pick point for dimensioning. Mostly I deleted them at the next ISO view, but if you place them in their own layer, you can use them again.

I like the dimensioning capabilities of SU. It is extremely flexible,stable and easy to modify, and with a little technique modification on my part it is quite easy to dimension a plan to my tolerances.
Regards,