DimNotes
DimNotes makes it easy to add dimension notes to dimension objects in AutoCAD.
Getting Started
To launch the plug-in, use the following command(s)
DimNotes is an add-on to AutoCAD based products. DimNotes makes it easy to add dimension notes to dimension objects in AutoCAD. The list with notes is saved to a file and can easily be edited. The note can be added to different locations, before as prefix, after as suffix, above and below existing dimension text. Existing notes can be replaced. Multiple notes can be added. Associative dimension value is retained. Add a note to one or multiple dimensions.
See also these other options: DimNotes Trial, DimNotes 5-pack or DimNotes 10-pack or visit the DimNotes web page on www.jtbworld.com/dimnotes.htm for other options.Usage
Command to use is DimNotes.Either you can pre select one or multiple dimensions or the command will ask you to select them. Start by adding your typical notes. JTBDimNotes.txt is the text file that holds the dimension notes. The file will be created when you start to add notes and have pressed OK. Use the Path button to change the location. The default location is in %appdata%\JTB World\DimNotes. Select one of the notes. Select the location where you want to place the note in relation to existing dimension text. The note can be added before, after, below or above existing text. There is also an option to completely replace the text so the associative dimension text is removed. If you want to replace existing notes select the checkbox "Replace Existing Notes". For further documentation visit JTB World's DimNotes page.
Screenshots
DimNotes Dialogue Box
Location dropdown
DimNotes
Installation and Uninstallation
The installer that ran when you downloaded this plug-in from Autodesk Exchange has already installed the plug-in. You may need to restart AutoCAD to activate the plug-in.
To uninstall this plug-in, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8) or Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP), and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.