The dimension cloning options in the
Clone Drawing dialog box affect all views, whereas the option
Dimension creation method in this view sets the dimension creation method for the selected view only. You can create automatic dimensions in the front view and clone the dimensions in section and end view, for example.
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Double-click the drawing view frame to open the
View Properties dialog box.
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On the
Attributes 2 tab, set
Dimension creation method in this view to
Clone.
Using this option affects the creation of the dimensions during cloning and re-dimensioning of existing drawings.
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Click
Modify.
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Save and close the drawing.
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Open the
Document manager, select the drawing and click
Clone...
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In the
Clone Drawing dialog box, select the objects to be cloned and the dimension cloning option (Ignore,
Clone,
Create).
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If you select
Dimensions >
Ignore, the dimensions will be cloned only for those views that have
Dimension creation method in this view set to
Clone.
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If you select
Dimensions >
Clone, the dimensions will be cloned for all views.
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If you select
Dimensions >
Create, the dimensions will be created for all views except for those that have
Dimension creation method in this view set to
Do not create.
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Click
Clone selected.