User Guide

Chapter 4: Drawing And Vector Effects
Attributes of dimension objects
When you are using a dimensioning tool, the pen ink of the dimension object appears black with a 1-
pt stroke; however, once you complete the object, the pen ink switches to the current ink and stroke
settings. By default, the dimension text is 10 pt and uses Arial. In addition, the current stroke color is
applied to the dimension text.
You can change the current ink, stroke, and text settings for new dimension objects, and you can
change these settings for existing dimension objects.
To change the appearance of a dimension object:
Select the object and use the Presets palette to select ink color, pen size, and arrows for the
dimension object.
Dimension objects can still display arrows if all the preset arrows have been deleted from
the Arrow tab in the Presets palette.
To change attributes for new dimension objects:
Make sure that no objects are selected in the document, and then use the Presets palettes to
change the current stroke and ink settings for new objects and text.
To change the text attributes of a dimension object:
The Properties bar allows you quick access to text formatting options for various dimension
objects.
You can scroll the Properties bar if all the options are not visible. Arrows appear on the left
and right indicating that other options are available.
Text Display Refers to the placement of dimension text in relation to the object.
Horizontal Text is aligned horizontally in the dimension object.
Aligned Text is aligned with the angle of the dimension arrows.
Above Text runs above the dimension arrows.
Below Text runs below the dimension arrows.
Font & Size Select a new font and font size for the text from the menus.
Style Click the buttons to apply a style to the text (Bold, Italic, Underline, and
Frame).
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