How to Remove Measure in AutoCAD?

Understanding AutoCAD Measurements

Removing measurements in AutoCAD is essential for a clean and precise drawing. Whether you’re clearing dimensions or text annotations, the process is straightforward, provided you follow the correct methods.

Steps to Remove Dimensions in AutoCAD

1. Select the Dimension: Identify the dimension or dimensions you want to remove. Click on the dimension to highlight it.

2. Delete the Dimension:

   • Method A: Right-click on the highlighted dimension. From the contextual menu, select the “Delete” option.
   • Method B: Navigate to the “Annotate” tab. Find the “Delete” group and click on the “Delete” button to remove the selected dimension.
3. Verify Deletion: Ensure the dimension is removed from your drawing. If any errors occurred during deletion, repeat the process.

Removing Extension Lines from AEC Dimensions

1. Select the Dimension: Click on the AEC dimension from which you want to remove the extension lines.

2. Access the Remove Grip:

   • Locate the grip on the extension line of the points to be removed.
   • Click on the grip to eliminate the specific extension line.
   • Alternatively, go to the AEC Dimension tab, find the Modify panel, and select “Remove Ext. Lines” to clear multiple lines.
3. Confirm Changes: After removal, visually check the dimension to confirm that only the desired lines have been eliminated.

Deleting DimXpert Dimensions

1. Open Part with DimXpert: Load the part file containing the DimXpert dimensions you want to delete.

2. Access the Delete All Tolerances Tool:

   • Navigate to the DimXpert toolbar.
   • Click on the “Delete All Tolerances” option.
3. Finalize Deletion: Confirm that you wish to delete all DimXpert tolerances. All related measurements will be removed simultaneously.

Deleting All Dimensions in a Drawing

1. Use Quick Select Feature: Type QSELECT in the command prompt and press Enter.

2. Choose Object Type: In the dialog that appears, select the type of object (e.g., rotated dimension, text) you wish to delete.

3. Apply Selection:

   • Specify whether to apply it to the entire drawing or only a selected portion.
   • Click “OK” to finalize your selection.
4. Erase the Selected Dimensions: After confirming, use the erase command (type ERASE or E in the command prompt) to remove all selected dimensions.

Removing Text in AutoCAD

1. Access Command Options: Type AMOPTIONS in the command prompt and hit Enter.

2. Navigate to Standards Tab: In the Options dialog, go to the AM:Standards tab.

3. Select Dimension Text Template:

   • Find the “Standard Elements” list and double-click on “Dimension.”
   • Navigate to “Predefined Text” options.
4. Delete the Template:
   • Choose the specific dimension template you want to remove.
   • Click the “Remove” button to eliminate the selected template.

FAQs

1. Can I recover deleted dimensions in AutoCAD?
   Once you delete dimensions in AutoCAD, they cannot be recovered directly. It’s advisable to save a copy of the drawing before deleting important dimensions.

2. Is there a shortcut for deleting objects in AutoCAD?
   Yes, you can use the “Delete” key on your keyboard after selecting an object to remove it quickly without using the context menu.

3. How can I batch-delete multiple dimensions?
   Utilize the QSELECT command to filter and select multiple dimensions, then use the erase command to delete them all at once.