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DIMASSOC
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Associative Dimensions
IntegerType:
DrawingSaved in:
2Initial value:
Controls the associativity of dimension objects and whether dimensions are
exploded.
Creates exploded dimensions. There is no association
between the various elements of the dimension. The lines,
0
arcs, arrowheads, and text of a dimension are drawn as
separate objects.
Creates non-associative dimension objects. The elements
of the dimension are formed into a single object. If one
1
of the definition points of the dimension moves, the di-
mension is updated.
Creates associative dimension objects. The elements of
the dimension are formed into a single object, and one
2
or more definition points of the dimension are coupled
with association points on geometric objects. If the asso-
ciation point on the geometric object moves, the dimen-
sion location, orientation, and value are updated.
DIMASSOC is not stored in a dimension style.
Drawings saved in a format previous to AutoCAD 2002 retain the setting of
the DIMASSOC system variable. When the drawing is reopened in AutoCAD
2002 or later, the dimension associativity setting is restored.
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