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    Total Length of Pline Dynamic Pointer Input

    I'm trying to find an option on AutoCAD 2008 that shows the TOTAL length of a pline while I'm drawing it. It seems like a simple enough request. I know I can go to properties, or list, but that is after it is already drawn. I'm doing travel distance of certain pathways, and need to know when I...
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    sticky dimensions

    Association lock, I knew it was right in front of my face.
  3. ratm375

    sticky dimensions

    Here's another setting that's probably right in front of my face but can't seem to figure out. When I select the whole drawing (including dimensions using the element selection tool) and try to move it, some of the dimensions won't move. The extension lines enlarge or shrink, but the text and...
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    Extend Line Display

    I know when I started using Microstation, the display (coordinate readout) showed the total length of the line I was extending. Now, because of some change, it shows the distance from the end of the line I'm extending. Where do you go to change this?

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