Metric Tutorials - Autodesk

2 On the Design Bar, click Dimension.
3 On the Options Bar, do the following:
■ On the Options Bar, click (Create Aligned Dimensions).
■ For Prefer, verify that Wall centerlines is selected.
■ For Pick, select Entire Walls.
■ Click Options.
4 In the Auto Dimension Options dialog, select Openings and Widths.
These options ensure that the wall dimension includes the openings (in this case, the windows),
and that the window widths are referenced in the overall dimension string.
5 Click OK.
6 Select the south wall.
The 2 vertical walls highlight, indicating the start and end of the dimension string.
7 Move your cursor below the south wall, and click to add the dimension.
8 On the Design Bar, click Modify.
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