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yoi65
2011-01-31, 10:25 PM
CIRCULAR DIMENSIONS
Is there a better way to dimension openings in a circular wall as per attached. the dimension strings i came up with look awkward . is there an option that allows the dimension string to follow the shape of the wall.

RobG
2011-01-31, 10:56 PM
Personally, in that case, i wouldn't dimension the windows, I'd leave that to the window schedule (the window tag telling them what type of window then drives the size and height and sill height)
Then you could cut down on the amount of dimensions you have. You COULD if you wanted to dimension to the middle of the window from there.

the other thing i would do is use the Arc Length Dimension instead of linear.
That allows you to pick the curved wall, then select from which element, to the other (say the door to the window as per the bottom of your pic) Of which, if you want to, you could select the middle of the window.
That would give a MUCH cleaner dimension, and the contractor can easily use that dimension once the wall is started (tape measure would just follow the curve right? instead of trying to go straight through studs)

just my quick thoughts. i'm sure others might have other ideas.