Here's a new plugin for ordinate dimensioning.
It's based on the Leader command, so you'll need to make a preset with arrowhead length set to zero at Options > Dimensions:
The gap between the ordinate line and its base point is controlled by "Extension gap" in the preset.
The construction plane coordinate system is used and all dimensions are projected down to the cplane. To change the origin or orientation adjust the cplane at View > CPlane.
A couple limitations apply:
- Gap can't be changed after the dimension is drawn.
- Dimension text won't update if the dimension line is moved, the drawing is scaled, or the drawing unit system is changed.
An icon for this plugin can optionally be added to the UI with the included startup script:
Install by going to MoI's appdata folder.
On Windows you can find the Moi appdata folder by typing Win+R to bring up the Windows "Run" dialog and then type in:
%AppData%\Moi\
On Mac from a Finder window, go to the menu and pick Go > "Go to folder" and type in:
~/Library/Application Support/Moi/
You should see the folders “commands” and "startup". Put Ordinate.js and Ordinate.htm in commands. If you want the icon added to your UI then put DimTabContent_customizer.js and OrdinateIcon.png in startup.
To set up a shortcut key go to Options > Shortcut Keys and type in Ordinate as the command name.
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