Displaying Dimensions in Inches

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QUESTION

I would like to create dimension lines that display only in inches. How can I accomplish this? 

ANSWER

In Home Designer, you have the ability to set your Dimension Defaults to display dimensions in feet and inches, feet, or just inches.

To access the Dimension Defaults

1. Select Edit> Default Settings to display the Default Settings dialog.
   
   
   
2. Select the Dimension category to highlight it, then select the Edit button to open the Dimension Defaults dialog.
   
   In Home Designer Pro 2021 and prior versions, expand the Dimension category, select Dimensions, then click the Edit button.
   
   
   
   
   
3. On Format panel, use the Units drop-down menu and select " to have all created dimensions show inches only (example: 37" instead of 3'-1").
   
   In Home Designer 2023 and newer versions, various fractional styles are also available, including horizontal, diagonal, and vertical.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Click OK and Done to confirm the change and close the dialogs.