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I will continue the series of articles, which started yesterday, by explaining the settings we can apply on the dimension line. Let’s delete the dimension we have created yesterday and create a new one by choosing the new dimension style we created (Architectural-1). Now, let’s enter dimension style settings from (Dimension Style…), which is on the right side of dimensioning toolbar and, although there will be Architectural-1 in the dialog box opened, let’s press Modify button.

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You have noticed that when you first start dimensioning, the first dimension entity you create is not exactly like how you wanted it to be. It is possible for you to make changes on this entity or even you can create you own dimension style and apply this style in your drawings. I would like to start a series of articles in order to explain how to create dimension style, change its properties and use these in our other drawings. I have to divide the article into chapters, because I am afraid it will be very long. Those who have just started dimensioning, those who already know and those who would like to advance in subject of dimensioning should follow this series of articles. Start of this series of articles will be made by creating our first dimension entity. Let’s get to work by creating one.

Fig.1 A typical dim object.

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Probably AutoCAD users spent most of their time for dimensioning. Even though new innovations come in each version, dimensioning and its settings is still a difficult subject for users. In this article, I will talk about dimensioning settings in detail.

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AutoCAD 2007® is clearly showing that, it wants to be competitive also in the presentation point of view. Special effects that could be made previously with a special plug-in called “Penguin 3D” has been included by Autodesk in AutoCAD 2007®.

Fig.1 You will not believe what you can do with the visual effects…

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It is understood that, today users are more interested in presentation. Autodesk has given reply to such demand with AutoCAD2007®. Those who use rendering know the process of Hide, Accurender, 3D Studio, 3D Studio MAX, VIZ very well. Those who attempt to use these programs for a realistic presentation will understand after some time that they require expertise. This expertise is required in two fields; first one is technical adequacy, and the second one is adequacy in the artistic manner. In my articles, I am trying to help you in the technical manner. However, light, perspective and Read the rest of this entry »