Session I - Dimension Style

DIMSTYLE

Quick Reference

Creates and modifies dimension styles

Styles Format ➤ Dimension StyleAt the Command prompt, enter dimstyle.Dimension ➤ Dimension StyleAt the Command prompt, enter dimstyle.dimstyle

The Dimension Style Manager (page 444) is displayed.

If you enter -dimstyle at the command prompt, options are displayed at thecommand prompt (page 473).

Dimension Style Manager

Quick Reference


Creates new styles, sets the current style, modifies styles, sets overrides on thecurrent style, and compares styles.

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Current Dimension Style

Displays the name of the dimension style that is current. The default dimensionstyle is STANDARD. The current style is applied to dimensions you create.

Styles

Lists dimension styles in the drawing. The current style is highlighted.Right-click in the list to display a shortcut menu with options to set the currentstyle, rename styles, and delete styles. You cannot delete a style that is current

or in use in the current drawing. A icon before the style name indicatesthat the style is .

The item selected in List controls the dimension styles displayed. To make astyle current, select it and click Set Current.

Unless you select Don't List Styles in Xrefs, dimension styles are displayed inexternally referenced drawings using the syntax for externally referencednamed objects. (See “Overview of Referenced Drawings (Xrefs)” in the User'sGuide.) Although you cannot change, rename, or make current externallyreferenced dimension styles, you can create new styles based on them.

List

Controls the display of styles in the Styles list. Select All Styles if you want tosee all dimension styles in a drawing. Select Styles in Use if you want to seeonly the dimension styles currently used by dimensions in the drawing.

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Don't List Styles in Xrefs

When selected, suppresses display of dimension styles in externally referenceddrawings in the Styles list.

Preview

Shows a graphic representation of the style selected in the Styles list.

Description

Describes the style selected in the Styles list relative to the current style. If thedescription is longer than the space provided, you can click in the pane anduse arrow keys to scroll down.

Set Current

Sets the style selected under Styles to current. The current style is applied todimensions you create.

New

Displays the Create New Dimension Style dialog box (page 447), in which youcan define a new dimension style.

Modify

Displays the Modify Dimension Styles dialog box (page 448), in which you canmodify dimension styles. Dialog box options are identical to those in the NewDimension Style dialog box.

Override

Displays the Override Current Style dialog box (page 448), in which you canset temporary overrides to dimension styles. Dialog box options are identicalto those in the New Dimension Style dialog box. Overrides are displayed asunsaved changes under the dimension style in the Styles list.

Compare

Displays the Compare Dimension Styles dialog box (page 471), in which youcan compare two dimension styles or list all the properties of one dimensionstyle.


Create New Dimension Style Dialog Box

Quick Reference


Names the new dimension style, sets the style on which to start the new one,and indicates the dimension types to which you want the new style to apply.

New Style Name Specifies the new dimension style name.

Start With Sets a style to use as a basis for the new one. For the new style,you change only the properties that differ from the properties you start with.

Annotative Specifies that the dimension style is . Click the information iconto learn more about annotative objects.

Use For Creates a dimension substyle that applies only to specific dimensiontypes. For example, you could create a version of the STANDARD dimensionstyle to be used only for diameter dimensions.

Continue Displays the New Dimension Style dialog box (page 448), in whichyou define the new dimension style properties.

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New, Modify, and Override Dimension Style Dialog Boxes

Quick Reference


Set properties for dimension styles. When you choose Continue in the CreateNew Dimension Style dialog box, the New Dimension Style dialog box isdisplayed. You define the properties for the new style in this dialog box. Thedialog box initially displays the properties of the dimension style that youselected to start the new style in the Create New Dimension Style dialog box.

Choosing either Modify or Override in the Dimension Style Manager displaysthe Modify Dimension Style or the Override Dimension Style dialog box. Thecontent of these dialog boxes is identical to the New Dimension Style dialogbox, although you are modifying or overriding an existing dimension stylerather than creating a new one.

The sample image on each tab displays the effects of each option.

■ Lines (page 448)

■ Symbols and Arrows (page 452)

■ Text (page 455)

■ Fit (page 459)

■ Primary Units (page 462)

■ Alternate Units (page 465)

■ Tolerances (page 467)

Lines Tab

Sets the format and properties for dimension lines, extension lines, arrowheads,and center marks.


Dimension Lines

Sets the dimension line properties.

Color Displays and sets the color for the dimension line. If you click SelectColor (at the bottom of the Color list), the Select Color dialog box (page 251)is displayed. You can also enter a color name or number. (DIMCLRD systemvariable)

You can select colors from the 255 AutoCAD Color Index (ACI) colors, truecolors, and Color Book colors.

Linetype Sets the linetype of the dimension line. (DIMLTYPE system variable)

Lineweight Sets the lineweight of the dimension line. (DIMLWD systemvariable)

Extend Beyond Ticks Specifies a distance to extend the dimension line pastthe extension line when you use oblique, architectural, tick, integral, and nomarks for arrowheads. (DIMDLE system variable)

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Baseline Spacing Sets the spacing between the dimension lines of a baselinedimension. Enter a distance. For information about baseline dimensions, seeDIMBASELINE. (DIMDLI system variable.)

Suppress Suppresses display of dimension lines. Dim Line 1 suppresses thefirst dimension line; Dim Line 2 suppresses the second dimension line.(DIMSD1 and DIMSD2 system variables)

Extension Lines

Controls the appearance of the extension lines.

Color Sets the color for the extension line. If you click Select Color (at thebottom of the Color list), the Select Color dialog box (page 251) is displayed.You can also enter a color name or number. (DIMCLRE system variable.)


Linetype Ext 1 Sets the linetype of the first extension line. (DIMLTEX1 systemvariable)

Linetype Ext 2 Sets the linetype of the second extension line. (DIMLTEX2system variable)

Lineweight Sets the lineweight of the extension line. (DIMLWE systemvariable)

Suppress Suppresses the display of extension lines. Ext Line 1 suppresses thefirst extension line; Ext Line 2 suppresses the second extension line. (DIMSE1and DIMSE2 system variables)


Extend Beyond Dim Lines Specifies a distance to extend the extension linesabove the dimension line. (DIMEXE system variable)

Offset From Origin Sets the distance to offset the extension lines from thepoints on the drawing that define the dimension. (DIMEXO system variable)

Fixed Length Extension Lines Enables fixed length extension lines.(DIMFXLON system variable)

Length Sets the total length of the extension lines starting from the dimensionline toward the dimension origin. (DIMFXL system variable)

Preview

Displays sample dimension images that show the effects of changes you maketo dimension style settings.


Symbols and Arrows Tab

Sets the format and placement for arrowheads, center marks, arc lengthsymbols, and jogged radius dimensions.

Arrowheads

Controls the appearance of the dimension arrowheads.

NOTE blocks cannot be used as custom arrowheads for dimensions or leaders.

First Sets the arrowhead for the first dimension line. When you change thefirst arrowhead type, the second arrowhead automatically changes to matchit. (DIMBLK1 system variable)

To specify a user-defined arrowhead block, select User Arrow. The SelectCustom Arrow Block dialog box is displayed. Select the name of a user-definedarrowhead block. (The block must be in the drawing.)

Second Sets the arrowhead for the second dimension line. (DIMBLK2 systemvariable)


Leader Sets the arrowhead for the leader line. (DIMLDRBLK system variable)



Arrow Size Displays and sets the size of arrowheads. (DIMASZ system variable)

Center Marks

Controls the appearance of center marks and centerlines for diameter andradial dimensions. The DIMCENTER, DIMDIAMETER, and DIMRADIUScommands use center marks and centerlines. For DIMDIAMETER andDIMRADIUS, the center mark is drawn only if you place the dimension lineoutside the circle or arc.

None Creates no center mark or centerline. The value is stored as 0 in theDIMCEN system variable.

Mark Creates a center mark. The size of the center mark is stored as a positivevalue in the DIMCEN system variable.

Line Creates a centerline. The size of the centerline is stored as a negativevalue in the DIMCEN system variable.

Size Displays and sets the size of the center mark or centerline. (DIMCENsystem variable)

Dimension Break

Controls the gap width of dimension breaks.

Break Size Displays and sets the size of the gap used for dimension breaks.

Arc Length Symbol

Controls the display of the arc symbol in an arc length dimension.(DIMARCSYM system variable)

Preceding Dimension Text Places arc length symbols before the dimensiontext. (DIMARCSYM system variable)

Above Dimension Text Places arc length symbols above the dimension text.(DIMARCSYM system variable)

None Suppresses the display of arc length symbols. (DIMARCSYM systemvariable)


Radius Jog Dimensions

Controls the display of jogged (zigzag) radius dimensions.

Jogged radius dimensions are often created when the center point of a circleor arc is located off the page.

Jog Angle Determines the angle of the transverse segment of the dimensionline in a jogged radius dimension. (DIMJOGANG system variable)

Linear Jog Dimensions

Controls the display of the jog for linear dimensions.

Jog lines are often added to linear dimensions when the actual measurementis not accurately represent by the dimension. Typically the actual measurementis smaller than the desired value.

Linear Jog Size Determines the height of the of the jog, which is determinedby the distance between the two vertices of the angles that make up the jog.


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Text Tab

Sets the format, placement, and alignment of dimension text.

Text Appearance

Controls the dimension text format and size.

Text Style Displays and sets the current style for dimension text. Select a stylefrom the list. To create and modify styles for dimension text, choose the [...]button next to the list. (DIMTXSTY system variable)

Text Style Button Displays the Text Style dialog box (page 1367), in which youcan define or modify text styles.

Text Color Sets the color for the dimension text. If you click Select Color (atthe bottom of the Color list), the Select Color dialog box (page 251) is displayed.You can also enter color name or number. (DIMCLRT system variable)


Fill Color Sets the color for the text background in dimensions. If you clickSelect Color (at the bottom of the Color list), the Select Color dialog box (page


251) is displayed. You can also enter color name or number. (DIMTFILL andDIMTFILLCLR system variables)


Text Height Sets the height of the current dimension text style. Enter a valuein the text box. If a fixed text height is set in the Text Style (that is, the textstyle height is greater than 0), that height overrides the text height set here.If you want to use the height set on the Text tab, make sure the text heightin the Text Style is set to 0. (DIMTXT system variable)

Fraction Height Scale Sets the scale of fractions relative to dimension text.This option is available only when Fractional is selected as the Unit Formaton the Primary Units tab. The value entered here is multiplied by the textheight to determine the height of dimension fractions relative to dimensiontext. (DIMTFAC system variable)

Draw Frame Around Text When selected, draws a frame around dimensiontext. Selecting this option changes the value stored in the DIMGAP systemvariable to a negative value.

Text Placement

Controls the placement of dimension text.

Vertical Controls the vertical placement of dimension text in relation to thedimension line. (DIMTAD system variable)

Vertical position options include the following:

■ Centered: Centers the dimension text between the two parts of thedimension line.

■ Above: Places the dimension text above the dimension line. The distancefrom the dimension line to the baseline of the lowest line of text is thecurrent text gap. See the Offset from Dim Line option.

■ Outside: Places the dimension text on the side of the dimension line farthestaway from the first defining point.

■ JIS: Places the dimension text to conform to a Japanese Industrial Standards(JIS) representation.


Horizontal Controls the horizontal placement of dimension text along thedimension line, in relation to the extension lines. (DIMJUST system variable)

Horizontal position options include the following:

■ Centered: Centers the dimension text along the dimension line betweenthe extension lines.

■ At Ext Line 1: Left-justifies the text with the first extension line along thedimension line. The distance between the extension line and the text istwice the arrowhead size plus the text gap value. See Arrowheads and Offsetfrom Dim Line.

■ At Ext Line 2: Right-justifies the text with the second extension line alongthe dimension line. The distance between the extension line and the textis twice the arrowhead size plus the text gap value. See Arrowheads andOffset from Dim Line.

■ Over Ext Line 1: Positions the text over or along the first extension line.

■ Over Ext Line 2: Positions the text over or along the second extension line.


Offset from Dim Line Sets the current text gap, which is the distance aroundthe dimension text when the dimension line is broken to accommodate thedimension text.

This value is also used as the minimum length required for dimension linesegments.

Text is positioned inside the extension lines only if the resulting segments areat least as long as the text gap. Text above or below the dimension line isplaced inside only if the arrowheads, dimension text, and a margin leaveenough room for the text gap. (DIMGAP system variable)

Text Alignment

Controls the orientation (horizontal or aligned) of dimension text whether itis inside or outside the extension lines. (DIMTIH and DIMTOH system variables)

Horizontal Places text in a horizontal position.

Aligned with Dimension Line Aligns text with the dimension line.

ISO Standard Aligns text with the dimension line when text is inside theextension lines, but aligns it horizontally when text is outside the extensionlines.


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Fit Tab

Controls the placement of dimension text, arrowheads, leader lines, and thedimension line.

Fit Options

Controls the placement of text and arrowheads based on the space availablebetween the extension lines.


When space is available, text and arrowheads are placed between the extensionlines. Otherwise, text and arrowheads are placed according to the Fit options.(DIMATFIT, DIMTIX, and DIMSOXD system variables)

Either Text or Arrows (Best Fit) Moves either the text or the arrowheadsoutside the extension lines based on the best fit (DIMATFIT system variable).

■ When enough space is available for text and arrowheads, places bothbetween the extension lines. Otherwise, either the text or the arrowheadsare moved based on the best fit.

■ When enough space is available for text only, places text between theextension lines and places arrowheads outside the extension lines.

■ When enough space is available for arrowheads only, places them betweenthe extension lines and places text outside the extension lines.

■ When space is available for neither text nor arrowheads, places them bothoutside the extension lines.

Arrows Moves arrowheads outside the extension lines first, then text(DIMATFIT system variable).

■ When enough space is available for text and arrowheads, places bothbetween the extension lines.

■ When space is available for arrowheads only, places them between theextension lines and places text outside them.

■ When not enough space is available for arrowheads, places both text andarrowheads outside the extension lines.

Text Moves text outside the extension lines first, then arrowheads (DIMATFITsystem variable).

■ When space is available for text and arrowheads, places both between theextension lines.

■ When space is available for text only, places the text between the extensionlines and places arrowheads outside them.

■ When not enough space is available for text, places both text andarrowheads outside the extension lines.

Both Text and Arrows When not enough space is available for text andarrowheads, moves both outside the extension lines (DIMATFIT systemvariable).


Always Keep Text Between Ext Lines Always places text between extensionlines. (DIMTIX system variable)

Suppress Arrows If They Don't Fit Inside Extension Lines Suppressesarrowheads if not enough space is available inside the extension lines.(DIMSOXD system variable)

Text Placement

Sets the placement of dimension text when it is moved from the defaultposition, that is, the position defined by the dimension style. (DIMTMOVEsystem variable)

Beside the Dimension Line If selected, moves the dimension line wheneverdimension text is moved. (DIMTMOVE system variable)

Over the Dimension Line, with Leader If selected, dimension lines are notmoved when text is moved. If text is moved away from the dimension line,a leader line is created connecting the text to the dimension line. The leaderline is omitted when text is too close to the dimension line. (DIMTMOVEsystem variable)

Over the Dimension Line, Without Leader If selected, dimension lines arenot moved when text is moved. Text that is moved away from the dimensionline is not connected to the dimension line with a leader. (DIMTMOVE systemvariable)


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Scale for Dimension Features

Sets the overall dimension scale value or the paper space scaling.

Annotative Specifies that the dimension is . Click the information icon tolearn more about annotative objects.

Scale Dimensions To Layout Determines a scale factor based on the scalingbetween the current model space viewport and paper space. (DIMSCALE systemvariable)

When you work in paper space, but not in a model space viewport, or whenTILEMODE is set to 1, the default scale factor of 1.0 is used or the DIMSCALEsystem variable.

Use Overall Scale Of Sets a scale for all dimension style settings that specifysize, distance, or spacing, including text and arrowhead sizes. This scale doesnot change dimension measurement values. (DIMSCALE system variable)

Fine Tuning

Provides additional options for placing dimension text.

Place Text Manually Ignores any horizontal justification settings and placesthe text at the position you specify at the Dimension Line Location prompt.(DIMUPT system variable)

Draw Dim Line Between Ext Lines Draws dimension lines between themeasured points even when the arrowheads are placed outside the measuredpoints. (DIMTOFL system variable)

Primary Units Tab

Sets the format and precision of primary dimension units and sets prefixesand suffixes for dimension text.


Linear Dimensions

Sets the format and precision for linear dimensions.

Unit Format Sets the current units format for all dimension types exceptAngular. (DIMLUNIT system variable)

The relative sizes of numbers in stacked fractions are based on the DIMTFACsystem variable (in the same way that tolerance values use this system variable).

Precision Displays and sets the number of decimal places in the dimensiontext. (DIMDEC system variable)

Fraction Format Sets the format for fractions. (DIMFRAC system variable)

Decimal Separator Sets the separator for decimal formats. (DIMDSEP systemvariable)

Round Off Sets rounding rules for dimension measurements for all dimensiontypes except Angular. If you enter a value of 0.25, all distances are roundedto the nearest 0.25 unit. If you enter a value of 1.0, all dimension distancesare rounded to the nearest integer. The number of digits displayed after thedecimal point depends on the Precision setting. (DIMRND system variable)

Prefix Includes a prefix in the dimension text. You can enter text or usecontrol codes to display special symbols. For example, entering the controlcode %%c displays the diameter symbol. When you enter a prefix, it overridesany default prefixes such as those used in diameter and radius dimensioning.(DIMPOST system variable)


If you specify tolerances, the prefix is added to the tolerances as well as to themain dimension.

For more information, see Control Codes and Special Characters (page 1431).

Suffix Includes a suffix in the dimension text. You can enter text or use controlcodes to display special symbols. For example, entering the text mm resultsin dimension text similar to that shown in the illustration. When you entera suffix, it overrides any default suffixes. (DIMPOST system variable)

If you specify tolerances, the suffix is added to the tolerances as well as to themain dimension.


Measurement Scale Defines linear scale options. Applies primarily to legacydrawings.

Scale Factor: Sets a scale factor for linear dimension measurements. It isrecommended that you do not change this value from the default value of1.00. For example, if you enter 2, the dimension for a 1-inch line is displayedas two inches. The value does not apply to angular dimensions and is notapplied to rounding values or to plus or minus tolerance values. (DIMLFACsystem variable)

Apply to Layout Dimensions Only: Applies the measurement scale factor only todimensions created in layout viewports. Except when using nonassociativedimensions, this setting should remain unchecked. (DIMLFAC system variable)

Zero Suppression Controls the suppression of leading and trailing zeros andof feet and inches that have a value of zero. (DIMZIN system variable)

Zero suppression settings also affect real-to-string conversions performed bythe AutoLISP® rtos and angtos functions.

Leading: Suppresses leading zeros in all decimal dimensions. For example,0.5000 becomes .5000.

Trailing: Suppresses trailing zeros in all decimal dimensions. For example,12.5000 becomes 12.5, and 30.0000 becomes 30.

0 Feet: Suppresses the feet portion of a feet-and-inches dimension when thedistance is less than one foot. For example, 0'-6 1/2" becomes 6 1/2".


0 Inches: Suppresses the inches portion of a feet-and-inches dimension whenthe distance is an integral number of feet. For example, 1'-0" becomes 1'.

Angular Dimensions

Displays and sets the current angle format for angular dimensions.

Units Format Sets the angular units format. (DIMAUNIT system variable)

Precision Sets the number of decimal places for angular dimensions. DIMADECsystem variable)

Zero Suppression Controls the suppression of leading and trailing zeros.(DIMAZIN system variable)

Leading: Suppresses leading zeros in angular decimal dimensions. For example,0.5000 becomes .5000.

Trailing: Suppresses trailing zeros in angular decimal dimensions. For example,12.5000 becomes 12.5, and 30.0000 becomes 30.

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Alternate Units Tab

Specifies display of alternate units in dimension measurements and sets theirformat and precision.


Display Alternate Units

Adds alternate measurement units to dimension text. Sets the DIMALT systemvariable to 1.

Alternate Units

Displays and sets the current alternate units format for all dimension typesexcept Angular.

Unit Format Sets the unit format for alternate units. (DIMALTU systemvariable)

The relative sizes of numbers in stacked fractions are based on DIMTFAC (inthe same way that tolerance values use this system variable).

Precision Sets the number of decimal places for alternate units. (DIMALTDsystem variable)

Multiplier for Alternate Units Specifies the multiplier used as the conversionfactor between primary and alternate units. For example, to convert inchesto millimeters, enter 25.4. The value has no effect on angular dimensions,and it is not applied to the rounding value or the plus or minus tolerancevalues. (DIMALTF system variable)

Round Distances To Sets rounding rules for alternate units for all dimensiontypes except Angular. If you enter a value of 0.25, all alternate measurementsare rounded to the nearest 0.25 unit. If you enter a value of 1.0, all dimensionmeasurements are rounded to the nearest integer. The number of digitsdisplayed after the decimal point depends on the Precision setting.(DIMALTRND system variable)

Prefix Includes a prefix in the alternate dimension text. You can enter textor use control codes to display special symbols. For example, entering thecontrol code %%c displays the diameter symbol. (DIMAPOST system variable)


Suffix Includes a suffix in the alternate dimension text. You can enter textor use control codes to display special symbols. For example, entering the textcm results in dimension text similar to that shown in the illustration. Whenyou enter a suffix, it overrides any default suffixes. (DIMAPOST system variable)



Zero Suppression

Controls the suppression of leading and trailing zeros and of feet and inchesthat have a value of zero. (DIMALTZ system variable)

Leading Suppresses leading zeros in all decimal dimensions. For example,0.5000 becomes .5000.

Trailing Suppresses trailing zeros in all decimal dimensions. For example,12.5000 becomes 12.5, and 30.0000 becomes 30.

0 Feet Suppresses the feet portion of a feet-and-inches dimension when thedistance is less than 1 foot. For example, 0'-6 1/2" becomes 6 1/2".

0 Inches Suppresses the inches portion of a feet-and-inches dimension whenthe distance is an integral number of feet. For example, 1'-0" becomes 1'.

Placement

Controls the placement of alternate units in dimension text. (DIMAPOSTsystem variable)

After Primary Value Places alternate units after the primary units in dimensiontext.

Below Primary Value Places alternate units below the primary units indimension text.

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Tolerances Tab

Controls the display and format of dimension text tolerances.


Tolerance Format

Controls the tolerance format.

Method Sets the method for calculating the tolerance. (DIMTOL systemvariable)

■ None: Does not add a tolerance. The DIMTOL system variable is set to 0.

■ Symmetrical: Adds a plus/minus expression of tolerance in which a singlevalue of variation is applied to the dimension measurement. Aplus-or-minus sign appears after the dimension. Enter the tolerance valuein Upper Value. The DIMTOL system variable is set to 1. The DIMLIM systemvariable is set to 0.

■ Deviation: Adds a plus/minus tolerance expression. Different plus and minusvalues of variation are applied to the dimension measurement. A plus sign(+) precedes the tolerance value entered in Upper Value, and a minus sign(-) precedes the tolerance value entered in Lower Value. The DIMTOLsystem variable is set to 1. The DIMLIM system variable is set to 0.


■ Limits: Creates a limit dimension. A maximum and a minimum value aredisplayed, one over the other. The maximum value is the dimension valueplus the value entered in Upper Value. The minimum value is thedimension value minus the value entered in Lower Value. The DIMTOLsystem variable is set to 0. The DIMLIM system variable is set to 1.

■ Basic: Creates a basic dimension, which displays a box around the fullextents of the dimension. The distance between the text and the box isstored as a negative value in the DIMGAP system variable.

Precision Sets the number of decimal places. (DIMTDEC system variable)

Upper Value Sets the maximum or upper tolerance value. When you selectSymmetrical in Method, this value is used for the tolerance. (DIMTP systemvariable)

Lower Value Sets the minimum or lower tolerance value. (DIMTM systemvariable)

Scaling for Height Sets the current height for the tolerance text. The ratio ofthe tolerance height to the main dimension text height is calculated andstored in the DIMTFAC system variable.

Vertical Position Controls text justification for symmetrical and deviationtolerances.

■ Top: Aligns the tolerance text with the top of the main dimension text.When you select this option, the DIMTOLJ system variable is set to 2.


■ Middle: Aligns the tolerance text with the middle of the main dimensiontext. When you select this option, the DIMTOLJ system variable is set to1.

■ Bottom: Aligns the tolerance text with the bottom of the main dimensiontext. When you select this option, the DIMTOLJ system variable is set to0.

Tolerance Alignment

Controls the alignment of upper and lower tolerance values when stacked

Align Decimal Separators Values are stacked by their decimal separators.

Align Operational Symbols Values are stacked by their operational symbols.

Zero Suppression

Controls the suppression of leading and trailing zeros and of feet and inchesthat have a value of zero. (DIMTZIN system variable)

Zero suppression settings also affect real-to-string conversions performed bythe AutoLISP®rtos and angtos functions.






Alternate Unit Tolerance

Formats alternate tolerance units.

Precision Displays and sets the number of decimal places. (DIMALTTD systemvariable)

Zero Suppression

Controls the suppression of leading and trailing zeros and of feet and inchesthat have a value of zero. (DIMALTTZ system variable)





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Compare Dimension Styles Dialog Box

Quick Reference


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Compares the properties of two dimension styles or displays all properties ofone style. You can print the results of the comparison to the Clipboard, andthen paste to other MicrosoftWindowsapplications.

Compare Specifies the first dimension style for the comparison.

With Specifies the second dimension style for the comparison. If you set thesecond style to <none> or to the same style as the first, all the properties ofthe dimension style are displayed.

Comparison results are displayed automatically under the following headings:

■ Description of the dimension style property

■ System variable that controls the property

■ System variable values of style properties that differ for each dimensionstyle

Results Displays the results of the dimension style comparison. If you comparetwo different styles, the properties that differ are displayed. If you set thesecond style to <none> or to the same style as the first, all the properties ofthe dimension style are displayed.

Print to Clipboard button Copies the results of the comparison to theClipboard. You can then paste the results to other Windows applications, suchas word processors and spreadsheets.


-DIMSTYLE

Quick Reference

If you enter -dimstyle at the command prompt, the following DIMSTYLEcommand prompts are displayed.

Current dimension style: <current> Annotative: <current>Enter a dimension style option[ANnotative (page 473)/Save (page 473)/Restore (page 474)/STatus (page475)/Variables (page 475)/Apply (page 475)/? (page 476)] <Restore>: Enter an optionor press ENTER

Annotative

Creates an dimension style.

Create annotative dimension style [Yes/No] <Yes>: Enter y or n or press ENTER

Save

Saves the current settings of dimensioning system variables to a dimensionstyle.

Enter name for new dimension style or [?]: Enter a name or enter ?

Name

Saves the current settings of dimensioning system variables to a new dimensionstyle using the name you enter. The new dimension style becomes the currentone.

If you enter the name of an existing dimension style, the following promptsare displayed:

That name is already in use, redefine it? <N>: Enter y or press ENTER

If you enter y, associative dimensions that use the redefined dimension styleare regenerated.

To display the differences between the dimension style name you want tosave and the current style, enter a tilde (~) followed by the style name at theEnter Name for New Dimension Style prompt. Only settings that differ aredisplayed, with the current setting in the first column, and the setting of the

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compared style in the second column. After the differences are displayed, theprevious prompt returns.

?—List Dimension Styles

Lists the named dimension styles in the current drawing.

Enter dimension style(s) to list <*>: Enter a name, a partial name with wild-cardcharacters, or press ENTER to list all dimension styles

After the named dimension styles are listed, the previous prompt returns.

Restore

Restores dimensioning system variable settings to those of a selected dimensionstyle.

Enter dimension style name, [?] or <select dimension>: Enter a name, enter ?,or press ENTER to select a dimension

Name

Makes the dimension style you enter the current dimension style.

To display the differences between the dimension style name you want torestore and the current style, enter a tilde (~) followed by the style name atthe Enter Dimension Style Name prompt. Only settings that differ aredisplayed, with the current setting in the first column, and the setting of thecompared style in the second column. After the differences are displayed, theprevious prompt returns.



Enter dimension style(s) to list <*>: Enter a name list or press ENTER

After the dimension styles are listed, the previous prompt returns.

Select Dimension

Makes the dimension style of the selected object the current dimension style.

Select dimension:


Status

Displays the current values of all dimension system variables. After listing thevariables, DIMSTYLE ends.

Variables

Lists the dimension system variable settings of a dimension style or selecteddimensions without modifying the current settings.

Enter a dimension style name, [?] or <select dimension>: Enter a name, enter?, or press ENTER to select dimensions

Name

Lists the settings of dimension system variables for the dimension style nameyou enter. After listing the variables, DIMSTYLE ends.

To display the differences between a particular dimension style and the currentstyle, enter a tilde (~) followed by the style name at the Enter Dimension StyleName prompt. Only settings that differ are displayed, with the current settingin the first column, and the setting of the compared style in the secondcolumn. After the differences are displayed, the previous prompt returns.



Enter dimension style(s) to list <*>: Enter a name list or press ENTER

After the dimension styles are listed, the previous prompt returns.

Select Dimension

Lists the dimension style and any dimension overrides for the dimensionobject you select.

Select dimension:

Apply

Applies the current dimensioning system variable settings to selecteddimension objects, permanently overriding any existing dimension stylesapplied to these objects.

Select objects: Use an object selection method to select a dimension object

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The dimension line spacing between existing baseline dimensions is notupdated (see the DIMDLI system variable); dimension text variable settingsdo not update existing leader text.



Enter dimension style(s) to list <*>: Enter a name, a partial name with wild-cardcharacters, or press ENTER

DIMTEDIT

Quick Reference

Moves and rotates dimension text

Dimension Dimension ➤ Align TextdimteditSelect dimension: Select a dimension object

You are prompted for the new location of the dimension text.

Specify new location for dimension text (page 476) or [Left (page 476)/Right(page 477)/Center (page 477)/Home (page 477)/Angle (page 477)]: Specify a pointor enter an optionLocation for Dimension Text Updates the location of the dimension textdynamically as you drag it. To determine whether text appears above, below,or in the middle of the dimension line, use the Text tab in the New, Modify,and Override Dimension Style dialog box.

Left Left-justifies the dimension text along the dimension line. This optionworks only with linear, radial, and diameter dimensions.


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Session I - Dimension Style

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