Posted by Rallaz on Jun 12, 2015; 6:43pm
URL: https://forum.librecad.org/DXF-import-issues-with-measurements-tp5711635p5711638.html

Hi Walter,

The measurements or dimensions are good loaded (imported).

I need to investigate the text position in "diameter dims", the text are draw too far and, if you change the decimal number are draw too close.

Dimensions in LibreCAD are controlled by 9 variables and in Autocad by (aprox.) 57 vars. that is, much work is needed to get always equals and more people to help programming to get it.

Add a "R" or "dim" prefix is very easy, but, is correct in all the world or only in America and Western Europe ?

In my opinion, and in order of priority, are needed to implement:

$DIMDEC = Sets the number of decimal places displayed for the primary units of a dimension. (instead of current drawing prefs)
$DIMADEC =  Number of precision places displayed in angular dimensions
 
$DIMZIN = Controls the suppression of zeros in the primary unit value.
$DIMAZIN = Controls suppression of zeros for angular dimensions.

$DIMLUNIT = Sets units for all dimension types except Angular. (instead of current drawing prefs)

$DIMALT, $DIMALTD, $DIMALTF, $DIMALTTZ, $DIMALTU, $DIMALTZ

And, of course, all managed by dimensions styles

Note: the text inside [] are alternate units controlled by $DIMALT to activate and $DIMALT... to "fine tuning"

In conclusion, all the issues are not issues but work to do in free time  


Cheers,
Rallaz