I would like better user interface functionality with the Arc Length Dimension Tool. If the tool only allows dimensioning on a single arc, why doesn't clicking on the arc activate the dimension automatically. Its silly to have to select both end points of the arc.
Here's the scenario -
I'm trying to dimension a series of openings along a curved wall. I've drawn a series of arcs that delineate each segment of the wall to be dimensioned. I go to dimension my first arc using the Arc Length Dimension Tool. I select the start point of the first arc and then try selecting the end point. Because the end point of the first arc and the start point of the second arc are coincident the tool fails, giving me the message that I need to select two points on the same arc.
The tool needs to be simpler and smarter than this. Its supposed to make the job easier, not harder and more frustrating.
Enough said,
Kevin
(Yes, yes there are work arounds. Yet more work and less productivity.)
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Kevin McAllister
I would like better user interface functionality with the Arc Length Dimension Tool. If the tool only allows dimensioning on a single arc, why doesn't clicking on the arc activate the dimension automatically. Its silly to have to select both end points of the arc.
Here's the scenario -
I'm trying to dimension a series of openings along a curved wall. I've drawn a series of arcs that delineate each segment of the wall to be dimensioned. I go to dimension my first arc using the Arc Length Dimension Tool. I select the start point of the first arc and then try selecting the end point. Because the end point of the first arc and the start point of the second arc are coincident the tool fails, giving me the message that I need to select two points on the same arc.
The tool needs to be simpler and smarter than this. Its supposed to make the job easier, not harder and more frustrating.
Enough said,
Kevin
(Yes, yes there are work arounds. Yet more work and less productivity.)
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