Chief Architect Help Database - Article Number:  1110

How to Control the Size of Dimension Numbers On-screen

The information in this article applies to:
  • Chief Architect X5
  • Chief Architect X4
  • Chief Architect X3
QUESTION

The display of dimensions on my screen is too small when I am zoomed out.  How can I make their display bigger so that they are easier to read, without affecting the size that they will be when printed?

ANSWER

The on-screen size of dimensions can be specified in the Preferences dialog.

 

To change the display size of dimensions

  1. First, launch Chief Architect and choose to Open  a plan.


  2. Next, select Edit> Preferences .


  3. Under Appearance, in the Minimum Display Size for Dimensions:, specify the number of Pixels.  
     
     
     
  4. Click OK to apply this change.


Last updated on: Mar 29, 2013

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