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Function Description: The DIMDLE system variable is used to set the distance the dimension line extends beyond the extension line when oblique strokes are created instead of arrowheads. Type : Real Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0.0000   Read More

Function Description: The DIMEXE system variable is used to specify the distance that the dimension line extends the extension line. Type : Real Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0.1800(Imperial) or 1.2500(Metric)   Read More

The EDGESURF command used to create a three-dimensional polygon mesh. Command Access: Menu : Draw > Modeling > Meshes > Edge Mesh Command entry : EDGESURF Command Prompts: Select the first of four connected entities for edge surface: You... Read More

Linear dimensions can be created with horizontal, vertical and aligned dimension lines. They can also be stacked or created end to end. Create Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions A horizontal or vertical dimension can be created according to the... Read More

Angular dimensions measure the angle between two lines or three points. You can also measure angle of an arc or angle between two radius of circle. You can add a baseline dimension or a continued dimension after you created an angular dimension. Read More

The placement of dimension text, arrowheads and leader lines relative to the dimension and extension lines can be organized. Fit Dimension Text Within Extension Lines If enough space is available, dimension text and arrowheads will be shown between... Read More

The appearance of dimension lines, extension lines, arrowheads and center marks can be managed Control Dimension Lines Controlling the dimension line properties like color, lineweight and spacing . Control Extension Lines Controlling the extension... Read More

Updates any other dimension(s) to the current dimension style you want to apply. Menu: Express>Dimension>Update Dimension Command Entry: DIMUPDATE Command line prompts as follows: Select a dimension for standard: Select a dimension as a base... Read More

Change the dimension content into the specified value Menu : Express>Dimension>Change Dimension Text Command Entry : CHGDIMTXT Command line prompts as follows: Select dimension objects: Select a dimension Currently label content <129.9>,... Read More

The location and orientation of dimension text can be changed or replaced it with new text when you create it or after created. You can rotate the existing text, after you have created a dimension or replace it with new text. The text can be moved to... Read More