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DIMSTYLE
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Apply a New Dimension Style to Existing Dimensions
(Read-only)
StringType:
DrawingSaved in:
Standard (imperial) or ISO-25 (metric)Initial value:
Stores the name of the current dimension style.
This system variable has the same name as a command. Use the SETVAR
command to access this system variable. The DIMSTYLE system variable is
read-only; to change the current dimension style, use the DIMSTYLE command.
DIMTAD
Quick Reference
See also:
■ Control the Location of Dimension Text
IntegerType:
DrawingSaved in:
0 (imperial) or 1 (metric)Initial value:
Controls the vertical position of text in relation to the dimension line.
Centers the dimension text between the extension lines.0
Places the dimension text above the dimension line except
when the dimension line is not horizontal and text inside
1
the extension lines is forced horizontal (DIMTIH = 1). The
distance from the dimension line to the baseline of the
lowest line of text is the current DIMGAP value.
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