Using Dimension tool in x6 vs x4

Hello,

In X4 and all earlier versions I always clicked and released on start point then moved to finish point and click/released again.

In X6 I have to click and hold start point then move to finish point and release.

Does anybody know of any why I can get X6 to do the click/release system?

I still use X4 on my old laptop (too old to load X6) and the amount of time I spend having to redo dimensions because I have 2 different systems in my head is mind blowing.

I've had this problem ever since I started using X6 ages ago and I still can't get used to it because every time I swap computers I have the last computers system in my brain!

Thanks

Chris 

  • Much easier to use the QuickDimensions macro. You don't have to draw them in unless you need angled ones. I assigned keystroke d as my shortcut. Select a shape and hit d. Dimensions are drawn in.

    • Thanks Myron, I'll give it a try. Never used macros before so it will be a good learning curve for me.   Cheers

      • Once you get the gms dropped into the right directory and after restarting CD open the docker Tools/Macros/Macro Manager (Alt+Shift+F11). Find it in the list and right-click, choose Assign Keyboard Shortcut. I chose to use the letter d.

        Select any shape hit the letter d and bam! Only thing is it isn't tied to the shape, I forget the term, just means you have to select both the shape and dimensions in order for them to update. You'll get the hang of it though.