DIMLUMB
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Compatible with AutoCAD Versions: 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

DIMENSIONAL LUMBER

Component of the Detailer command that draws dimensional lumber of various sizes and types in both cross and long section/elevation.

User configurable options:

Color and lineweight for lumber outline
Color and lineweight for "X" in framing lumber cross section
Pattern, scale, color and lineweight for finish lumber hatch in cross section
Pattern, scale, color and lineweight for long section/elevation hatch
Scale factor above which no hatch or fills will be drawn
Whether hatch pattern scales should adjust w/ drawing scale

See Dim Lumber in the Section/Detail Cmds section of the APS-CONFIG command.

Layers:

If you are using "No Layer Control" the lumber is drawn on whatever layer is current. See the Layer Control section of the APS-CONFIG command.

The default layer type for the outline of the framing cross section views is "Wood (framing/struct)",the default layer type for the "X" in the framing cross section views is "Wood (framing/struct) fills", the default layer type for the outlines of the finish lumber cross section and the long sections is "Wood (finish)", and the default layer type for the hatching for the finish lumber cross sections and the long sections is "Wood (finish) fills".
- If you are using "Direct Layer Assignment" the layer names are assigned to these layer types in the Layer assignments portion of the Layer Control section of the APS-CONFIG command.
- If you are using "Layer Schemes" the layer names are assigned to these layer types in the Assigning Layer Names to Layer Types portion of the SCHEMEDIT command.
The layer types for this command can be changed in the Assigning Layer Types to Commands portion of the Layer Control section of the APS-CONFIG command.

Known limitations:

None reported. If there is something this command will not do that you think it should please let us know.

Alternate uses:

None reported. If you have an alternate use for this command submit it here.

SAMPLE DIMLUMB COMMAND SYNTAX:

Command:
Command: DIMLUMB

The following dialog appears:

Select a size and type from one of the preset buttons.

Note: All of the lumber will be drawn actual size so a 2x4 will measure 1 1/2"x3 1/2".

The button will take you to the main selection screen of the detailer command.

The button brings you to this web page for help during the command (without canceling)
The button brings up the following dialog:

Choose the lumber type and enter the size that you would like the lumber to be drawn. Nominal sizes do not apply here, the lumber will be drawn the size that you enter.

[Cross section view]

Select corner point of the lumber or <Enter> to center:

Select the corner point or press <Enter> or <Space> to center the lumber.

[corner point option]

Selected the corner point (from above prompt). The endpoint and intersection snaps are added to your running object snaps if not already being used.

Enter direction along long side of lumber or [A]ng[L]e/[D]irection dialog:

Ortho is turned on for this point. (Turn it off with <F8> or to draw other angles.) Select a point, enter an angle, or press "A", "L", or "D" and use the AngLe/Direction dialog. Note: When drawing a line, the length of the line does not affect the length of the lumber.

Side for lumber thickness:

Select the side that the lumber should reside. The white dashed line that appears is to show the direction that the lumber is going to be drawn. This is especially helpful in selecting a side when you specify an angle without other objects around for reference.

-the lumber is drawn-

[End - corner point option]

[center option]

The following dialog appears:

Select the orientation that you would like.

Enter center point for brick:

Select the center point for the lumber. The midpoint snap is added to your running object snaps if it is not already being used.

Enter second point along centerline of lumber or [A]ng[L]e/[D]irection dialog:

Ortho is turned on for this point. (Turn it off with <F8> or to draw other angles.) Select a point, enter an angle, or press "A", "L", or "D" and use the AngLe/Direction dialog. Note: When drawing a line, the length of the line does not affect the length of the lumber.

--the lumber is drawn--

[End - center option]

[End - Cross section view]

[Long section/elevation view]

Select corner point of the lumber or <Enter> to center:

Select the corner point or press <Enter> or <Space> to center the lumber.

[corner point option]

Selected the corner point (from above prompt). The endpoint and intersection snaps are added to your running object snaps if not already being used.

Enter length and direction of lumber or [D]ist/[L]ength/direction dialog:

Ortho is turned on for this point. (Turn it off with <F8> or to draw other angles.) Select a point or press "D" or "L" and use the Distance/Length & direction dialog. Once again the endpoint and intersection snaps are added to your running object snaps if not already being used.

Side for lumber thickness:

Select the side that the lumber should reside. The white dashed line that appears is to show the direction that the lumber is going to be drawn. This is especially helpful in selecting a side when you specify an angle without other objects around for reference.

-the lumber is drawn-

[End - corner point option]

[center option]

The following dialog appears:

Select the orientation that you would like.

Enter center point for brick:

Select the center point for the lumber. The midpoint snap is added to your running object snaps if it is not already being used.

Enter length and direction along centerline of lumber or [D]ist/[L]ength/direction dialog:

Ortho is turned on for this point. (Turn it off with <F8> or to draw other angles.) Select a point or press "D" or "L" and use the Distance/Length & direction dialog.

--the lumber is drawn--

[End - center option]

[End - Long section/elevation view]