If I have a 3d model and want to measure the distance between two arbitrary points - there’s no tool that gives the dimension with leaders, so now I can’t: a.) Confirm that the dimension is in the correct place. b.) Screenshot the dimension to send to someone. Linear dimension not a problem: [d…

if I scaleNU the first piece “46” the length updates. if I do a copy of it, and scale the copy - it does not update. Dimlength refers to an object ID, and this ID is just copied. (not updated) so if you do a copy the dimlength still refers to the initial object. this looks like a ugly limitation…

[image] Brv: DimCurveLength [image] Tom_P: if I scaleNU the first piece “46” the length updates. if I do a copy of it, and scale the copy - it does not update. Dimlength refers to an object ID, and this ID is just copied. (not updated) so if you do a copy the dimlength still refers to …

Maybe this script helps a little (but it’s not persistent) [image] How can I place a diagonal dimension between these markers in 3D and not Ortho? Rhino for Windows I made this script a while back, maybe it’s useful for you: #! python3 def mark_distance(): …

Some time ago, I posted two alternative ways to build 3d dimensions in Rhino, even though they were not exactly what a true native 3d dimension should be capable of. I will try to find them now. [image] Share your favourite scripts, macros and plug-ins Rhino for Windows T…

[image] Bobi: Two macros check out the macro I posted above - it might have some advantages - even if it does not come with a nice colorful video. [image] Tom_P: uses 0,0,0 as first dimensionpoint uses _cplane _undo for cplane reset _CPlane _3Point _pause _pause _enter _dim 0,0,0 _paus…

@Gijs @brvdln started a related topic [image] (Bug / Wish) copy Textfields related to Objects Rhino This issue came up in a more complex context on this topic current behaviour example draw a curve (crvA) have length and Area as Textfield (using ID of crvA)…

I tried it numerous times, but I can’t get a nice dimension between two end points. 3d dimension build.3dm (176.7 KB)

[image] Tom_P: _CPlane _3Point _pause _pause _enter _dim 0,0,0 _pause _pause _CPlane _Undo run the macro click (1) click (2) - 3 times with some mouse movement in between to get a dim without distance [Screenshot 2024-07-10 at 16.20.13]

It’s not vertical, though. That’s the goal of having 3d dimensions in the Perspective viewport. I use this macro, which allows setting a custom inclined plane: ! _CPlane _3Point _Multipause _DimAligned _Multipause _CPlane _Undo

[image] Bobi: vertical ok - i see try this: _CPlane _3Point _pause _pause r0,0,1 _dim 0,0,0 _pause _pause _CPlane _Undo violet result [image]

Lack of persistent 3d dimension tool

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Tom_P July 10, 2024, 1:34pm 32

@Gijs
@brvdln

started a related topic

which is more or less the resume of what I 've been writing

cheers -tom

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Lack of persistent 3d dimension tool

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