Dimension position for angles

Is there a way to fix dimension position within a parts sketch? With
angular dimensions, using the spin box causes the location of the dimension
to go shooting off into space. Something like it retains its leader lengths
and moves to a position where they fit between the lines.

Can see this by creating a sketch with two lines with 1 degree of
angularity between them. Double click the dimension and change the spin box
increment to .1 degree. Spin it a few smaller and confirm. Zoom extents to
see where the dimension position actually winds up.

2005 sp3.0

 

Does not exhibit this behavior for two simple lines that share the same
endpoint. But does exist for lines that do not, ie. opposite sides of a
trapeziod.

 

I have tried it both ways and I can't get it to misbehave. I tried just the
2 lines, then I tried the trapezoid where I defined everything. Wherever I
place the dim text, there it stays. How about sending me an example and I
will try it here.

SW2005 SP3.1

WT

 

Interesting. I tried the file you sent and saw the same problem you have
been describing. I can make it stop by changing the drafting standard to
anything but the ISO that you have it set to. Can you use ANSI? But I
can't find anything to make it behave if you need to be in ISO standard. I
would say to turn it in as a bug. I tried all of the available standards in
the list and they all behave properly except for ISO.

WT

 

Guessing that since I am the only one at the company that does any cad
at all, therefore self-designated head of engineering. I have the ability
to declare an official interrum change to ansi dimensioning standard until
further notice. <G> Agile mfg at work!

BTW that fixed it for me, but i'll still send it in as bugs tick me off.