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Title: Fence shape modifying perameters
Post by: Mike_Kalist on January 04, 2023, 04:35:36 PM
Good Morning. 
I was able to modify the fence shape I downloaded here but need a little help with some parameters.



How can I count the number of posts  and display in a whole number.

from there  I  should be able to populate the rest of the materials needed to build a fence.

THANKS   so much






Title: Re: Fence shape modifying perameters
Post by: wapperdude on January 04, 2023, 07:05:34 PM
The link to the download is missing.  Tried playing with the provided stencil masters, but nothing changes other than section length.   As it stands, there is no convenient way to count number of posts.

Were you able to manually add posts?  Seems like there's only 2, no more / no less.  Need more info.
Title: Re: Fence shape modifying perameters
Post by: Mike_Kalist on January 04, 2023, 08:41:28 PM
I redid the "Fence With a sold line ( wich is fine it was just for aesthetics anyway)

My only problem now is how can I convert  feet and inches to just inches ONLY for the fence ( Line)

I would like the convert the length 82' 1.3713 in   
to  just inches in the inches box


https://www.dropbox.com/s/nq72ju622hgbqj8/Pic3.png?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/nq72ju622hgbqj8/Pic3.png?dl=0)

(NOTE:  converting the sheet in precise measurements messes up  all the other shapes I have created)

Title: Re: Fence shape modifying perameters
Post by: wapperdude on January 05, 2023, 02:09:45 AM
Right click the page tab and open  the Page Setup dialog.  Click on the Page Properties tab and change the Measurement units to Inches (decimal).  Click OK.  Everything will now show as inches.
Title: Re: Fence shape modifying perameters
Post by: Mike_Kalist on January 05, 2023, 03:17:24 AM
(NOTE:  converting the sheet in precise measurements messes up  all the other shapes I have created)


it messes up all the other shapes  because measurements  are in inches (  cubic yards )  square feet   etc
Title: Re: Fence shape modifying perameters
Post by: wapperdude on January 05, 2023, 03:54:11 AM
Sorry.  Misunderstood.

In the format cell for the inches property, try this formula:  ="0.00 u" or some variation to meet your needs.  This is a default choice provided by Visio.