Dimension to a Core Layer in Compound Structures

When constructing a compound wall with inserts, builders often want to know the dimensions of unfinished structural openings for the inserts. You can dimension a structural opening by choosing references on the outer boundary of the core layer in the wall.

The structural layer is typically within the core boundary of a wall. Inserts can be perpendicular or non-perpendicular to the core boundary.

Note: If you want to dimension to the structural layer of a wall at an insert, be sure that the cut plane offset of the view is set at or lower than the cut plane offset of the insert family.

To dimension to a core layer

1. Draw a compound wall and place an insert into the wall.
2. On the View Control Bar, click (Detail Level)Fine so that you can view the layers of the wall.
3. Select the wall and on the Properties palette, click (Edit Type).
4. For Wrapping at Inserts, select Both.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Annotate tabDimension panel (Aligned).
7. On the Options Bar, select Faces of core.
8. Select the outer core boundary as the reference for the dimension.
   

   Dimension references for perpendicular insert

   

   Dimension references for non-perpendicular insert