# \#dimension **URL:** https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/dimension/267.md [Latest](https://forums.sketchup.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.sketchup.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.sketchup.com/tags.md) --- ## [I have some question about SUDimensionLinearRef](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-have-some-question-about-sudimensionlinearref/345316)
**Author:** [@javalitterboy](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/javalitterboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/i-have-some-question-about-sudimensionlinearref/345316 "2026-03-11T10:01:01Z")
How can get offset vec and position of text? #include\ #include\ #include\ int main(int argc, char\*\* argv) { SUInitialize(); SUModelRef model = SU\_INVALID; SUModelLoadStatus st… --- ## [Layout dimensioning - how to identifying overrides quickly?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-dimensioning-how-to-identifying-overrides-quickly/330953)
**Author:** [@hnrkndr](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/hnrkndr)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-dimensioning-how-to-identifying-overrides-quickly/330953 "2025-06-19T22:47:10Z")
Is there a way to quickly highlight or identify any dimensions that are overridden (i.e. that have the variable “\<\>” replaced with user-typed-in static numbers? For architectural construction, it can be dangerous to use… --- ## [Layout - Ordinate Dimensioning](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-ordinate-dimensioning/20149)
**Author:** [@erichthemaker](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/erichthemaker)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-ordinate-dimensioning/20149 "2024-12-11T10:16:41Z")
Hello SketchUp Community, This other post I found in my search requests Running Dimensions to be a style in Layout. \[Running Dimensions in Layout\](Running Dimensions in Layout - #7 by Marc Using Layout’s built-in dime… --- ## [Measurements in Viewer](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/measurements-in-viewer/126638)
**Author:** [@MalcolmBland](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/MalcolmBland)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/measurements-in-viewer/126638 "2024-09-05T20:46:48Z")
The viewer is useful but I get many clients who would like to take a measurement whilst viewing. Perhaps this could be added to the next version? Anyone else out there that feels it would be useful? --- ## [HELP Dimension tool](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-dimension-tool/278957)
**Author:** [@faustosilenzi](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/faustosilenzi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/help-dimension-tool/278957 "2024-06-23T13:54:32Z")
Hi guys, I need to change the style of my dimensions for my floor plan but I can’t find the dimension style window. I’ve been reading guides where they mention it but in my version of sketchup I can’t find it anywhere. C… --- ## [SketchUp measurements appear WILDLY inconsistent](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-measurements-appear-wildly-inconsistent/29611)
**Author:** [@AgmLauncher](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/AgmLauncher)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-measurements-appear-wildly-inconsistent/29611 "2024-04-13T22:22:05Z")
I can make the same measurement from the same reference point and wind up with two values that are 20+ inches different. If I make one measurement in parallel projection mode but with an arbitrary rotation, I get 178". I… --- ## [Inference during dimension](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/inference-during-dimension/249281)
**Author:** [@backlit](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/backlit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/inference-during-dimension/249281 "2023-11-24T05:08:21Z")
I am trying to dimension a handrail along the edge. What is the SU inference that prevents me from getting it done? Please assist. --- ## [Add dimension for a group's outline](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-dimension-for-a-groups-outline/234209)
**Author:** [@killernova](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/killernova)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/add-dimension-for-a-groups-outline/234209 "2023-06-30T10:37:27Z")
I have a group which is not a simple rectangle, its outer shell is not the same as its bounding box, and I want to add a dimension for its outer shell as shown below: Is there any API that could make this happen? I’… --- ## [Insert Sketchup file in Adobe Dimension](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/insert-sketchup-file-in-adobe-dimension/230246)
**Author:** [@atouzaint](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/atouzaint)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/insert-sketchup-file-in-adobe-dimension/230246 "2023-05-16T14:54:08Z")
Hello, I would like to import my sketchup file into adobe dimension. It is not very large (3.15 Mb) but it contains several objects, in particular an object that I took from the warehouse and duplicated 30 times. When … --- ## [LayOut Dimensions - not the correct scale?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-dimensions-not-the-correct-scale/132616)
**Author:** [@oboothhowe](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/oboothhowe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/layout-dimensions-not-the-correct-scale/132616 "2020-12-21T20:54:10Z")
Hi, I am measuring components in LayOut but it does not measure the correct lengths - it shows a measurement about half the size of the actual size I made it in SketchUp. Also, I can’t type exact dimensions and press e… --- ## [How do i tell Layout that this Line is X amount of Centimeter/inches?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-tell-layout-that-this-line-is-x-amount-of-centimeter-inches/206052)
**Author:** [@kaykay777](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/kaykay777)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-do-i-tell-layout-that-this-line-is-x-amount-of-centimeter-inches/206052 "2022-08-21T06:23:46Z")
Im new to layout and I Need to do some elevations for a design. Im bringing an elevation drawing into Layout and I just want to be able to dictate the dimensions. For some reason i cant figure it out. --- ## [Dynamic Dimension Tool - How to show attributes values in 3D as it happens in the Dimension tool (by code)?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dynamic-dimension-tool-how-to-show-attributes-values-in-3d-as-it-happens-in-the-dimension-tool-by-code/187339)
**Author:** [@leandroh00](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/leandroh00)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dynamic-dimension-tool-how-to-show-attributes-values-in-3d-as-it-happens-in-the-dimension-tool-by-code/187339 "2022-01-27T10:27:48Z")
Hello Masters of Sketchup! I’m looking for some solution in how to show a values sizes (Heigth and length) in my DC. I have read some simillar solutions, but nothing like I want. Apparently, using RubyApi to develop th… --- ## [Release of shift key ends dimension input](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/release-of-shift-key-ends-dimension-input/32388)
**Author:** [@gino.heusdens](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/gino.heusdens)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/release-of-shift-key-ends-dimension-input/32388 "2021-05-15T18:56:57Z")
On an azerty laptop keyboard the shift key is needed to enter numeric values. To enter the dimension of a rectangle I need to release the shift key in order to type the ,-sign. When I release my shift key the focus to th… --- ## [Dimension Text Size - Microscopic](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimension-text-size-microscopic/116575)
**Author:** [@aspensyrup](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/aspensyrup)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimension-text-size-microscopic/116575 "2021-04-22T20:36:14Z")
Trying to read the dimension text on my model. I need a microscope to read it. I have tried increasing the font size in my original model, but the text in the viewer is still micro. Is there a way to increase text siz… --- ## [DimensionArea and add\_dimension\_area?](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimensionarea-and-add-dimension-area/156233)
**Author:** [@bobgiesberts](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/bobgiesberts)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimensionarea-and-add-dimension-area/156233 "2021-03-20T10:23:12Z")
Hello! I’m working on a function to toggle displaying the area size of faces on the face. I’ve got the text-part to work: Module Bob def self.text\_on\_face( txt, face, group ) # Print the angle on the surface … --- ## [Set font characteristics for leader text or dimension text](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/set-font-characteristics-for-leader-text-or-dimension-text/17689)
**Author:** [@barry\_milliken\_droid](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/barry_milliken_droid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/set-font-characteristics-for-leader-text-or-dimension-text/17689 "2020-06-09T11:08:17Z")
Finally I can set font characteristics for text in 2016. http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/developer/docs/ourdoc/view#draw\_text But It only works for screen text and the size can only be defined in points. I still can’t… --- ## [Dimensions: Display Inches Only (No Feet) WITH Fractional Accuracy (1/2", 1/4", etc...)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimensions-display-inches-only-no-feet-with-fractional-accuracy-1-2-1-4-etc/125062)
**Author:** [@thierthierel](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/thierthierel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimensions-display-inches-only-no-feet-with-fractional-accuracy-1-2-1-4-etc/125062 "2020-05-11T19:24:47Z")
I have seen some posts telling people they can set their decimal accuracy to 0" in order to display dimensions in inches only - without feet - but this is not enough. I need the ability to make my dimensions display inc… --- ## [SketchUp to Adobe Dimension - Graphic will not apply to face](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-to-adobe-dimension-graphic-will-not-apply-to-face/114260)
**Author:** [@ANewBeat](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ANewBeat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/sketchup-to-adobe-dimension-graphic-will-not-apply-to-face/114260 "2020-01-24T17:09:06Z")
I can import a SKP file into Adobe Dimension, apply textures, lighting effects and render with no issues. I cannot, however, seem to “Place Graphic on Model” to work correctly. I’m assuming it has to do with SketchUp and… --- ## [Request for new dimension tool features in SketchUp Pro](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/request-for-new-dimension-tool-features-in-sketchup-pro/112359)
**Author:** [@JStockCo](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/JStockCo)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/request-for-new-dimension-tool-features-in-sketchup-pro/112359 "2020-01-13T19:46:40Z")
I would like to see a feature added to the dimension tool in SU Pro. We dimension inside SU because it provides a finer level of detail than Layout. The extension lines that connect a dimension to an object often overl… --- ## [Better Layout Dimensions (Baseline Dimension Request)](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/better-layout-dimensions-baseline-dimension-request/19133)
**Author:** [@b\_clam](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/b_clam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/better-layout-dimensions-baseline-dimension-request/19133 "2019-11-14T15:35:37Z")
I really want to use Sketchup and Layout for everything but something holding me back is a poor set of dimensioning tools. I would love to have a dimension tool similar to Autocads “Baseline Dimension” where you can clic… --- ## [Dimension Calculation Problem | Finally Cornered!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimension-calculation-problem-finally-cornered/20345)
**Author:** [@ViggoPaulman](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/ViggoPaulman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimension-calculation-problem-finally-cornered/20345 "2018-11-28T14:15:34Z")
Hey everyone. So I’ve finally managed to corner a very frustrating thing I’ve been chasing for more than a year! This also occurred in 2015 and 2014, if I remember correctly. I wanted to write about this for a very long … --- ## [Dimensions tool/tape measure unit display default](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimensions-tool-tape-measure-unit-display-default/16755)
**Author:** [@vinyard](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/vinyard)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimensions-tool-tape-measure-unit-display-default/16755 "2018-10-16T02:22:08Z")
Hello, and thanks for taking a look at what is probably an overly simple question; The question being: Is there a way to set the default display of units when using the dimensions tool and tape measure to read in inches… --- ## [Unexpected behavior with dimensions in Layout](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unexpected-behavior-with-dimensions-in-layout/64786)
**Author:** [@josh4](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/josh4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/unexpected-behavior-with-dimensions-in-layout/64786 "2018-03-22T19:30:27Z")
In layout I have an unexpected behavior. When I rotate a “viewport” to an already dimensioned object it still stays snapped to my model points (as expected) BUT no longer associates the length of the line. (See attached … --- ## [Aligning dimensions to rotationally off axis objects](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/aligning-dimensions-to-rotationally-off-axis-objects/31409)
**Author:** [@david\_macd](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/david_macd)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/aligning-dimensions-to-rotationally-off-axis-objects/31409 "2018-02-19T22:14:45Z")
I am working on a project in Sketchup 15 (16 still won’t work with El Capitan properly). The interior I am working on is in a building where no two walls are parallel and corners are rarely right angled. So huge quantiti… --- ## [Select multiple line segments with dimension tool](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/select-multiple-line-segments-with-dimension-tool/58502)
**Author:** [@kenjacobs](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/kenjacobs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/select-multiple-line-segments-with-dimension-tool/58502 "2017-12-30T17:01:48Z")
I am a newbie, so please excuse if this is stupid, obvious, wrong or already a feature. I often want to have a dimension that covers, say, the width of a room. But, somehow, for whatever reason, I have multiple line se… --- ## [Ortho dimensions not diagonal!](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ortho-dimensions-not-diagonal/53581)
**Author:** [@tabbarakarim](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/tabbarakarim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/ortho-dimensions-not-diagonal/53581 "2017-10-20T20:12:54Z")
Juste have a look at my layout drawing to understand what I’m expecting from Sketchup. Hope some one has a solution… --- ## [How to show diameter and angle dimensions](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-show-diameter-and-angle-dimensions/49679)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/how-to-show-diameter-and-angle-dimensions/49679 "2017-08-08T19:49:36Z")
Hi everybody. I’m doing the following exercise: This is my file: solid06.skp (50.5 KB) I have trouble showing the diameters and the angles radius. I’d like to get a result like this: But this is what I’ve got so… --- ## [One question more about dimensions](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/one-question-more-about-dimensions/49529)
**Author:** [@spawn](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/spawn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/one-question-more-about-dimensions/49529 "2017-08-06T19:46:19Z")
Hi everybody. Sorry for bothering you all again with silly questions about dimensions. For the measurements in red I had to draw a line, take the measurement and then delete the line. is it normal or there is a simple… --- ## [Update Dimension Scale For Imported Floorplan](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/update-dimension-scale-for-imported-floorplan/33562)
**Author:** [@HBLA](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/HBLA)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2017, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/update-dimension-scale-for-imported-floorplan/33562 "2017-07-28T20:46:31Z")
I’ve imported a floorplan, that didn’t import with the correct scale - ie door width is 2’-9" not 3’-0". How do I update the scale by clicking two points on the drawing and telling the program what the measurement is? --- ## [Dimension tool not allowing me to get a straight dimension line between two points](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimension-tool-not-allowing-me-to-get-a-straight-dimension-line-between-two-points/41788)
**Author:** [@wisesketch](https://forums.sketchup.com/u/wisesketch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2017, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.sketchup.com/t/dimension-tool-not-allowing-me-to-get-a-straight-dimension-line-between-two-points/41788 "2017-03-27T10:03:20Z")
Folks, Hope everybody is having a great time using Sketchup. Recently, I upgraded to Sketchup’s latest version ( 17.2.2555 ) and now I am not able to get straight dimension lines between two points of an edge. First, … [Next page](https://forums.sketchup.com/tag/dimension/267.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=dimension)