Ordinate Dimensioning (Tip #2138) from Rodney Thomas shows that you can improve a good thing with a little programming effort. Load the AutoLISP code into AutoCAD and type JTDMORD to activate. Rodney's utility improves on the AutoCAD Dimord command by remembering things like the location of the text along the edge. The AutoLISP sets and runs the AutoCAD dimensioning system, providing a very powerful utility and example for advanced programmers. |