clicking dimensions


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This seems like it should be very easy, but I can't get it to work. I only just started using this CAD about an hour ago, so be gentle.

 

I have drawn walls, it automatically added dimensions. If I try to click on the dimensions it brings up the "dimension line specification" box, which I don't want. I just want the type in the value of the dimension. I've seen it pop up, but I can't repeat it. 

 

What am I doing wrong?

 

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If I click on the 139 7/8" it pops this up:

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I don't want to change that! I want to change the length.

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I'm using Home Designer Architectural 2021. I just added it to my signature for future reference, good suggestion.

 

I think I figured it out. I found if I clicked on the wall/window/door first, then the dimension I was able to change the number. That is VERY unintuitive interface, but I can understand why it's necessary.

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That's a fair point. I come from a background in Solidworks CAD, which is great for engineering, not for architecture. SW takes a best guess at which object remains stationary and which one expands/contracts. Certainly makes me recognize the complexity under the hood.

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