Menu path
Tools > Insert-Auto
What it does
The Insert-Auto tool inserts dimensions automatically around the outside perimeter of your roof model. Running dimensions are automatically placed along the top, right, bottom and left hand sides of the roof.
🔧 How to use Insert-Auto
Open your roof model in Roof Wizard
Go to Tools > Insert-Auto
Click the Insert-Auto button to insert automatic dimensions
Click the button again to remove the dimensions (it's a toggle button)
🧾 How automatic dimensions work
The Insert-Auto button is a toggle button - select it once to insert dimensions, select it again to delete them.
The following diagram shows how perimeter dimensions appear on your roof model:
Condition | Behaviour |
Zones present on model | Ignores USER1-4 lines to prevent overcrowded dimensions in corners |
No zones present | Includes all perimeter lines in dimensioning |
⚙️ Dimension appearance settings
The size of the dimension text is controlled by the settings in Setup > Preferences > Dimension Defaults and are automatically scaled to suit the size of the job.
The scale is proportional to the size of the job and may need adjusting using the View > Plot Scale function.
💡 Tips
Use automatic dimensions for quick perimeter measurements
Toggle the tool off and on to refresh dimensions after model changes
For more precise control over individual dimensions, use the point-to-point or line-to-line dimension tools instead
⚠️ Important notes
USER1-4 lines are construction lines that may appear in roof corners - these are automatically excluded when zones are present to keep dimensions clear
Dimensions automatically scale based on your job size but you may need to adjust the plot scale for optimal display