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There are several ways to set up dimension style overrides. You can change
options in the dialog boxes or change system variable settings at the Command
prompt. You reverse the override by returning the changed settings to their
original values. The overrides apply to the dimension you are creating and all
subsequent dimensions created with that dimension style until you reverse
the override or make another dimension style current.
Example: Change a Dimension Style Override at the Command Prompt
You can override the current dimension style while creating a dimension by
entering the name of any dimensioning system variable at any prompt. In
this example, the dimension line color is changed. The change affects
subsequent dimensions you create until you reverse the override or make
another dimension style current.
Command: dimoverride
Enter dimension variable name to override or [Clear overrides]: dimclrd
Enter new value for dimension variable <BYBLOCK>: 5
Enter dimension variable name to override: Enter another dimension variable
name or press Enter
Select objects: Use an object selection method and press Enter when you finish
Quick Reference
Commands
DIMOVERRIDE
Controls overrides of system variables used in selected dimensions.
DIMSTYLE
Creates and modifies dimension styles.
PROPERTIES
Controls properties of existing objects.
System Variables
DIMCLRD
Assigns colors to dimension lines, arrowheads, and dimension leader lines.
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