Automatically show the word "EQUAL" instead of the actual dimension

[pallen]

I want to set up a dim. style that will automatically show the word "EQUAL" instead of the actual dimension. Can that be done and how do I do it?
Using ACAD 2000i

[Mike.Perry]

Hi

Please note I have *moved* this thread from the CAD Standards forum to this one as I feel this particular Forum is a more appropriate place for such a topic.

Thanks, Mike

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[Mike.Perry]

Hi

I am not so sure you can ( but then again I am wrong all time )...

Take a look at the following threads, for some ideas...

Add text "REF" to dimensions

Add tolerances to dimensions

Have a good one, Mike

[avdesign]

I've always done the good ol' text override to get equal in. One trick I've done is copy a generic dim into my handy Text template drawing text override the dim and then copy it in to a drawing when I needed Equal and then move the grips to fit the area. It's not nice, or automatic but it works.

[rkmcswain]

I want to set up a dim. style that will automatically show the word "EQUAL" instead of the actual dimension. Can that be done and how do I do it?
Using ACAD 2000i

AFAIK - there is no way to force a dimstyle to not include the measurement itself.

You could use something like the code below to override the text (adjust the command name as required)

(command "._dimlinear")
(while (eq 1 (logand (getvar "cmdactive")))
  (command pause)
)
(command "._dimedit" "_N" "EQUAL" (entlast) "")

[avdesign]

AFAIK - there is no way to force a dimstyle to not include the measurement itself.

You could use something like the code below to override the text (adjust the command name as required)

(command "._dimlinear")
(while (eq 1 (logand (getvar "cmdactive")))
  (command pause)
)
(command "._dimedit" "_N" "EQUAL" (entlast) "")

That works too.......
This might be a good ACAD wish list item 2¢