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   Hello - I am an AutoCad novice and trying to move some holes around. I can move them OK but every time I move the hole, the measurement does not update.

I know there must be some easy way of "bumping" an object over a bit while the measurement stays active. For instance in this example  my hole is .0952 inches from the side and I need it to be at .125. I keep moving the hole, and re-measuring, find it's off and start the process again.

Is there a shortcut or easier way to do this?

Thank-you for any help!

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rbardwell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07.Jan.2011 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD 2010 Status: Offline Points: 3	Topic: "bumping" an object and keeping measurement active Posted: 07.Jan.2011 at 21:20
	Hello - I am an AutoCad novice and trying to move some holes around. I can move them OK but every time I move the hole, the measurement does not update. I know there must be some easy way of "bumping" an object over a bit while the measurement stays active. For instance in this example my hole is .0952 inches from the side and I need it to be at .125. I keep moving the hole, and re-measuring, find it's off and start the process again. Is there a shortcut or easier way to do this? Thank-you for any help!

HAWDesigner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04.Aug.2008 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD R14, AutoCAD 2009, AutoCAD 2010 Status: Offline Points: 310	Posted: 07.Jan.2011 at 22:10
	Hi rbardwell, welcome! Can you tell me what your `DIMASSOC` system variable is set to? To find out, just type that into the command line. The current value will show up at the end of the line (For example: Enter new value for DIMASSOC <2>:). If it is set to 0, then you won't get any updates, but if it is set to 1 or 2 then it should be updating automatically for you.
	-- R. Williams AutoCAD 2010 Certified Professional *<!-- If all else fails hit F1 -->* <<AutoCAD 2009

rbardwell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07.Jan.2011 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD 2010 Status: Offline Points: 3	Posted: 07.Jan.2011 at 22:22
	it is set to 2 and it seems like one time ti did work correctly on another measurement...maybe it's the way I am trying to move the object, but am trying to do it basically the same way... thanks

rbardwell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07.Jan.2011 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD 2010 Status: Offline Points: 3	Posted: 07.Jan.2011 at 22:34
	OK now the measurement seems to be updating - I turned snap back on, don't know if that would make a difference. Thanks for the clue abt DIMASSOC...it would still be great if there was just a way to bump it over a 001. of an inch rather than having to do the whole MOVE command etc... thanks

HAWDesigner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04.Aug.2008 Location: United States Using: AutoCAD R14, AutoCAD 2009, AutoCAD 2010 Status: Offline Points: 310	Posted: 07.Jan.2011 at 22:41
	Just a note, if the value is 0, when you change it to either 1 or 2, that will not change the value of existing dimensions. You'll need to delete and re-dimension the circles. If, however, the value is 1 or 2, then your dimension somehow became disassociated with the object. To fix this, simply use the `DIMREASSOCIATE` command to reassociate it with the object. Whenever you move the object in the future the dimension should move with it. Good Luck!!
	-- R. Williams AutoCAD 2010 Certified Professional *<!-- If all else fails hit F1 -->* <<AutoCAD 2009

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