Adding Dimension lines with an offset

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Hi!

I’m trying to add dimension lines a plate model using the API.
I want the dimensin line to be placed next to my model and not directly on top of.

My code looks like this:

var dim = new DimensionLinear(new List<Point3d> { points[7], points[0] }, Plane.XY);
model.AddLinearDimension(dim, true);

And gives the following result:

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Can i somehow translate the dimension line placement so it looks like this?

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I haven’t been able to find another function for this in the documentation but i could be wrong?

I guess i could use other reference points in the DimensionLinear function but then they won’t be connected to the plate corner points.

Any idea how to solve this?

Best regards
Kristian

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Hi @Kristiandl :wave:

For the time being, you will need to perform an offset with some code.
Which settings you would like to see in the annotation constructor?

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For the time being, you will need to perform an offset with some code.

Does this mean to manipulate the struxml or can i offset it using the API?

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Which settings you would like to see in the annotation constructor?

I guess the settings from the “Dimension settings” would be nice to have:

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But the offset (c) is the most important to me at least :slightly_smiling_face:

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oki doki!

it makes totally sense to implement the most important settings as specified in the GUI. However, I think that the API is only setting the position and it does not override the default values.

I have opened a ticket for our team. We will get in touch when solved

Does this mean to manipulate the struxml or can i offset it using the API?

You can do an “offset” of the input points :slight_smile:

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Allright, thanks for taking the time and looking into this! :slight_smile:

I will offset the points as a temporary solution then. :+1:

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