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■ When space is available for text only, places the text between the extension
lines and places arrowheads outside them.
■ When not enough space is available for text, places both text and
arrowheads outside the extension lines.
Both Text and Arrows
When not enough space is available for text and arrowheads, moves both
outside the extension lines (DIMATFIT system variable).
Always Keep Text Between Ext Lines
Always places text between extension lines. (DIMTIX system variable)
Suppress Arrows If They Don't Fit Inside Extension Lines
Suppresses arrowheads if not enough space is available inside the extension
lines. (DIMSOXD system variable)
Text Placement
Sets the placement of dimension text when it is moved from the default
position, that is, the position defined by the dimension style. (DIMTMOVE
system variable)
Beside the Dimension Line
If selected, moves the dimension line whenever dimension text is moved.
(DIMTMOVE system variable)
Over the Dimension Line, with Leader
If selected, dimension lines are not moved when text is moved. If text is moved
away from the dimension line, a leader line is created connecting the text to
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