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Sets the number of decimal places for alternate units. (DIMALTD system
variable)
Multiplier for Alt Units
Specifies the multiplier used as the conversion factor between primary and
alternate units. For example, to convert inches to millimeters, enter 25.4. The
value has no effect on angular dimensions, and it is not applied to the rounding
value or the plus or minus tolerance values. (DIMALTF system variable)
Round Distances To
Sets rounding rules for alternate units for all dimension types except Angular.
If you enter a value of 0.25, all alternate measurements are rounded to the
nearest 0.25 unit. If you enter a value of 1.0, all dimension measurements are
rounded to the nearest integer. The number of digits displayed after the decimal
point depends on the Precision setting. (DIMALTRND system variable)
Prefix
Includes a prefix in the alternate dimension text. You can enter text or use
control codes to display special symbols. For example, entering the control
code %%c displays the diameter symbol. (DIMAPOST system variable)
For more information, see
Control Codes and Special Characters on page 1045.
Suffix
Includes a suffix in the alternate dimension text. You can enter text or use
control codes to display special symbols. For example, entering the text cm
results in dimension text similar to that shown in the illustration. When you
enter a suffix, it overrides any default suffixes. (DIMAPOST system variable)
For more information, see
Control Codes and Special Characters on page 1045.
Zero Suppression
Controls the suppression of leading and trailing zeros and of feet and inches
that have a value of zero. (DIMALTZ system variable)
Leading
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