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■ Dimension in layouts. This is the simplest dimensioning method.
Dimensions are created in paper space by selecting model space objects or
by specifying object snap locations on model space objects. By default,
associativity between paper space dimensions and model space objects is
maintained. No additional scaling is required for dimensions created in a
paper space layout:
DIMLFAC and DIMSCALE do not need to be changed
from their default value of 1.0000.
Note When you dimension model space objects in paper space using associa-
tive dimensions, AutoCAD automatically adjusts dimension values for the display
scale of each viewport. This adjustment is combined with the current setting for
DIMLFAC and is reported by the LIST command as a dimension style override. For
nonassociative dimensions, you must set DIMLFAC manually.
See Also
“Draw to Scale” on page 104
“Edit in Layout Viewports” on page 598
To set the overall dimension scale
1 From the Dimension menu, choose Style.
2 In the Dimension Style Manager, select the style you wish to change and
choose Modify.
3 In Modify Dimension Style dialog box, Fit tab, under Scale for Dimension
Features, enter a value for the overall scale.
4 Choose OK to exit.
5 Choose Close to exit the Dimension Style Manager.
Dimension or Styles toolbar
Command line
DIMSTYLE
To set the dimension scale for model space dimensions in layouts
1 From the Dimension menu, choose Style.
2 In the Dimension Style Manager, select the style you wish to change and
choose Modify.
3 In Modify Dimension Style dialog box, Fit tab, under Scale for Dimension
Features, select Scale Dimension to Layout (Paperspace).