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Chief Architect X10 Reference Manual

right angle to the dimension line. An • Select Sides to locate both sides of fram-
object’s front or sides do not need to be ing objects.
perpendicular or parallel to the dimension The Other Objects options affect how
line for its corners to be located. 10
dimension lines locate additional object
• Check to locate the Centers of all primi- types. The Electrical option is available in
tive/shape objects within the Reach area. the Auto Interior and Auto Elevation
An object’s front or sides do not need to Dimension Defaults dialogs.
be perpendicular or parallel to the dimen- • Check Electrical to locate electrical
sion line for its center to be located.
objects. Use this option when you want to
9 The Framing options affect how precisely position electrical objects.
dimension lines locate framing objects. • Check Plants and Images to locate these
• Select Centers for dimensions to locate objects.
the centers of framing objects.
Locate Elevations Panel

The settings on the LOCATE ELEVATIONS drawn dimension lines in cross section/
panel determine what elevation marks are elevation views. For more information, see
located by vertically oriented, manually “Locate Elevations Panel” on page 462.

Extensions Panel

1 Specify the Extension Length relative in plan inches or mm. If a dimension line
to the marked location on an object. is moved, extension lines update, and the
• Select Gap From Marked Object to size of this gap is maintained.
specify the distance between the end of • Select Length Towards Marked Object
extension lines and their marked location to specify a fixed length for the portion of

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