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Function Description: The DIMDSEP system variable is used to specify a single character decimal separator for creating dimension whose unit format is decimal. Type : Single character Saved in : DrawingInitial value : . (Imperial) or (Metric) Input a... Read More

Function Description: The DIMALTRND system variable is used to round off the alternate dimension units. Type : Real Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 0.0000   Read More

You can control how the numeric values and numeric distances in dimensions are presented. Set Dimension Unit Unit format, numeric precision and decimal separator style are settings for primary units, which influence the display of dimension values.... 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

If users do not want to show dimensions value for a particular reason, they can make the dimension contents permanently blank by following the steps below: 1. Create a new dimension style in the dimension style dialog box. 2. Go directly to primary... Read More

Function Description: The DIMALT system variable is used to control the display of alternate units in dimensions. Type : Parameter Saved in : Drawing Initial value : Turn off System Variable Value: Off : disable alternate unitsOn : enable alternate... Read More

Function Description: The DIMDEC system variable is used to set the number of decimal places in main units for dimensions. Type : Integer Saved in : Drawing Initial value : 4 (Imperial) or 2 (Metric) The precious is based on selected units or angle... 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