How to turn off dim extension line 1 or 2

[GreyHippo]

Is there a way to turn off 1 or both of the extension lines of a dimension? I couldn't find a dxf code. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks

[d_m_hopper]

not sure if this helps you or not...might be of assistance down the road though

[d_m_hopper]

dimse1 and dimse2 <options> <on/off> btw I use 2008

you can use setvar in your code to achieve what you are looking for

[tedg]

Is there a way to turn off 1 or both of the extension lines of a dimension? I couldn't find a dxf code. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks

Here's some code to turn both extension lines off.
(Thanks to d_m_hopper for the variables)

(defun c:deo (/ dm d1 d2)
(setq dm (ssget))
(setq d1 (getvar "dimse1"))
(setq d2 (getvar "dimse2"))
(setvar "dimse1" 1)
(setvar "dimse2" 1)
(command "dim" "update" dm "" "exit")
(setvar "dimse1" d1)
(setvar "dimse2" d2)
(princ)
)

It worked pretty good when I tested it.

[GreyHippo]

Thanks Ted,

That worked perfectly, it changes the extension lines and also keeps my dimstyle unchanged.

[tedg]

Thanks Ted,

That worked perfectly, it changes the extension lines and also keeps my dimstyle unchanged.

Your welcome.

[hofcad]

Here's some code to turn both extension lines off.
(Thanks to d_m_hopper for the variables)

(defun c:deo (/ dm d1 d2)
(setq dm (ssget))
(setq d1 (getvar "dimse1"))
(setq d2 (getvar "dimse2"))
(setvar "dimse1" 1)
(setvar "dimse2" 1)
(command "dim" "update" dm "" "exit")
(setvar "dimse1" d1)
(setvar "dimse2" d2)
(princ)
)

It worked pretty good when I tested it.

Dear Ted,

You can also use:

(defun c:deo2 ()
(command "DIMOVERRIDE" "SE1" "1" "SE2" "1" "" (ssget) "")
)

Regards HofCAD CSI

[tedg]

Dear Ted,

You can also use:

(defun c:deo2 ()
(command "DIMOVERRIDE" "SE1" "1" "SE2" "1" "" (ssget) "")
)

Regards HofCAD CSI

Nice, thanks.
My code can get a bit long, sometimes I don't think "simple" enough.

[tedg]

Dear Ted,

You can also use:

(defun c:deo2 ()
(command "DIMOVERRIDE" "SE1" "1" "SE2" "1" "" (ssget) "")
)

Regards HofCAD CSI

The only drawback I can see is it keeps the dimension override.
Mine returns it to the previoius dimsyle settings.
I modified it:

(defun c:deo2 ()
(command "DIMOVERRIDE" "SE1" "1" "SE2" "1" "" (ssget) "")
(command "DIMOVERRIDE" "SE1" "0" "SE2" "0" "" "")
(princ)
)
(princ)