Procedure SetDimStd changes the default dimension standard of a VectorWorks document.
Built-in dimension standards are specified using index values of 1 thru 9, corresponding to the dimension standard preference menu. Custom dimensions are specified using indexes 0 thru -8, with 0 being the first custom dimension standard, -1 being the second, and so on.
PROCEDURE SetDimStd(whichStandard : INTEGER);def vs.SetDimStd(whichStandard):
return None| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| whichStandard | INTEGER | Dimension standard constant. |
Changes the document's default dimension standard. The whichStandard parameter specifies which dimension standard to change it to. The nine built-in dimension standards are specified using indexes 1 thru 9, and correspond to the ordering in the dimension standard popup menu. Custom dimensions are specified using indexes 0 thru -8, with 0 being the first custom dimension standard, -1 being the second, and so on.
[sd 8/18/98]
==== VectorScript ====
SetDimStd(2);
{sets the dimension standard to ASME}==== Python ====
Availability: from MiniCAD4.0
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