Add Gangway Dimensions

This function allows you to add a gangway dimension to show the width of an aisle between stands, or between a stand and venue walls/pillars etc.

Adding Gangway / Aisle Dimensions

1

Click on the 'Add Gangway Dims' button which is located on the HOME ribbon.

TIP: You can also initiate this function by using the default Hot Key ' G '

2

Click on the first point you want the Gangway Dimension to start from.

TIP: We recommend that the snap mode is set to Snap when using this command to insure accuracy, press F7 now to set this. This will make sure the mouse can be snapped onto End, Mid, Perpendicular, Centre points etc.

TIP: It is also recommend that Angle Lock is turned off to make it easier to snap to points, press F6 to turn it on/off. When Angle Lock is ON the icon for it turns Blue and if it is OFF the Blue disappears (see pictures below). This icon is located in the top right of your screen on the System Toolbar. You can also click the icon to turn it on/off.

3

Move your mouse to the next point and click when the Snap type pops up, in the example below Endpoint pops up.

4

Your Gangway Dimension will now be drawn like the below.

TIP: If the Lines & Arrows are not showing on your dimension and you want them to, click on the little arrow under the Add Gangway Dims button to change the Gangway Settings.