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Scale for Dimension Features
Sets the overall dimension scale value or the paper space scaling.
Annotative
Specifies that the dimension is . Click the information icon to learn more
about annotative objects.
Scale Dimensions To Layout
Determines a scale factor based on the scaling between the current model
space viewport and paper space. (DIMSCALE system variable)
When you work in paper space, but not in a model space viewport, or when
TILEMODE is set to 1, the default scale factor of 1.0 is used or the DIMSCALE
system variable.
Use Overall Scale Of
Sets a scale for all dimension style settings that specify size, distance, or spacing,
including text and arrowhead sizes. This scale does not change dimension
measurement values. (DIMSCALE system variable)
Fine Tuning
Provides additional options for placing dimension text.
Place Text Manually
Ignores any horizontal justification settings and places the text at the position
you specify at the Dimension Line Location prompt. (DIMUPT system variable)
Draw Dim Line Between Ext Lines
Draws dimension lines between the measured points even when the
arrowheads are placed outside the measured points. (DIMTOFL system variable)
Preview
Displays sample dimension images that show the effects of changes you make
to dimension style settings.
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