How to Set Up Wall Properties

How to Set Up Wall Properties

Wall Properties

To access the Walls Setup, click on the Toolbox Options menu and select Walls Setup. 

The Wall Setup interface will allow you to set defaults for when you draw walls. These settings can be changed per project or room. 

   
  1. Default Wall Thickness – Use this setting to fix the wall thickness when drawing walls.
  2. Default Wall Height – Use this setting to set the wall height when drawing walls.
  3. Wall View Oversize Dimension – This setting is used for creating an oversized viewport if using AutoCAD’s Sheet Sets. Enter a value greater than 0 to activate.
  4. Add “VERIFY” to Dimensions – Use this setting to add “VERIFY” to wall dimensions.
  5. Dimension Elevation Length – Use this setting to add a dimension to the length of the wall. The Distance from Wall setting is relative to the vertical placement of the dimension above the wall.
  6. Dimension Elevation Height – Use this setting to add a dimension to the height of the wall. The Distance from Wall setting is relative to the horizontal placement of the dimension beside the wall.
  7. Label Elevation – Use this setting to insert an elevation reference token (block) for 2D elevated walls. The Distance from Wall setting is relative to the vertical placement of the block below the wall. The Wall Label Drawing Name is used to specify which drawing block to use. Scale Wall Label from Current Scale is helpful when using a standard drawing template (non-annotative).

    • Related Articles

    • Overview: Sheet Set Manager - AutoCAD

      The Sheet List tab  displays an ordered list of sheets. You can organize these sheets under headings, called subsets, that you create. List of Options This tab has the following buttons: Publish to DWF Publishes selected sheets or a sheet set to a ...

    • Adjust Wall Length with Toolbox

      Adjust Wall Length The Adjust Wall Length command button allows you to make changes to a wall-size after you have already created a room and placed products on the walls. You can readjust the length of any wall in the room without adversely affecting ...

    • About Publishing, Transmitting, and Archiving Sheet Sets

      This brief article regards specific aspects of working with Sheet Sets, Publishing, Transmitting, and Archiving. For more information regarding the functionalities found in the Sheet Set Manager, see Overview: Sheet Set Manager – AutoCAD and About ...

    • Overview of Annotative Scaling

      This article’s purpose is to guide you through the process of properly placing and editing annotative text and dimensions in your drawings and paper space. A video has been included at the end of the article to provide further insights and ...

    • About Page Setups and the Sheet Creation Template

      This brief article regards a specific aspect of working with Sheet Sets, Page Setups, and the Sheet Creation Template. For more information regarding the functionalities found in the Sheet Set Manager, see Overview: Sheet Set Manager – AutoCAD and ...

    • Recent Articles

    • Microvellum Release Notes | Build 25.2.0406.641

      The following release notes apply to Microvellum build 25.2.0406.641. Label Image Fix Fig. 1: An error noting an incorrect number of Label Images. An issue was reported wherein creating new G-code from an existing work order that was edited using ...

    • Microvellum Foundation Library Release Notes | Build 26.0327

      The following release notes apply to Microvellum Foundation Library build 26.0327. Additions Added new Formula Driven Materials (FDM) and accompanying special FDM project wizard. * New Specification Group “Wizard Formula Driven Materials [FDM]”. New ...

    • Formula Driven Materials (FDM) User Guide

      The formula driven material (FDM) system in Microvellum automates the creation and management of materials within a project. By using predefined lookup tables and intelligent formulas, FDM dynamically generates each material’s name, thickness, and ...

    • Microvellum Release Notes | Build 25.2.0330.641

      The following release notes apply to Microvellum build 25.2.0330.641. Formula Editor Fix There was a recurring issue wherein attempting to edit any formula within the Part Properties of the software would result in an error. This would only occur ...

    • Microvellum Release Notes: Year of 2026

      This document will catalog all releases for Microvellum software builds that are released in the year 2026. This currently encompasses builds 25.2.0114.641 to 25.1.0406.641. Microvellum Release Notes | Build 25.2.0406.641 The following release notes ...