Does QCAD have associative dimensions?

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dculp
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Does QCAD have associative dimensions?

Post by dculp » Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:54 pm

First I draw a circle and dimension it with the diametric (DD) tool. If I change the circle diameter in the property editor, the dimension doesn't change in any way. I get the same result if I scale (SZ) the circle while retaining its center point.

Hence, I wonder if QCAD has associative dimensions.

QCAD 3.25.2
Windows 7 Pro

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Don C.

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petevick
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Re: Does QCAD have associative dimensions?

Post by petevick » Mon Feb 22, 2021 6:12 pm

it kinda does, if you use stretch to move the end of a dimensioned line, making sure to included the end of the dimension, the dimension is stretched with the line giving a true dimension, probably won't work with a circle though.
Pete Vickerstaff
Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, Qcad Pro 3.29.6

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