Modification |
Method |
Reference |
Edit the parameters of a selected dimension (for example, to change the text offset or to add a note) |
Object Info palette or Properties dialog box |
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● Format dimension text ● Delete and edit individual dimensions within a chain ● Add a dimension to a single or chain linear dimension |
Select the dimension, then select the command from the context menu |
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Adjust the dimension line, offsets, or text position of a selected dimension |
Selection tool |
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Customize the markers, text style, and general layout for all dimensions |
Create a custom dimension standard |
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Change the color, line style, or line thickness for all dimensions |
Edit the Dimension class |
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Change the color, line style, or line thickness of a selected dimension |
Attributes palette |
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Change the units or precision for all dimensions |
File > Document Settings > Units |
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Edit the precision of a selected dimension |
Edit the Prec field from the Object Info palette |
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Disable associative dimensioning in the document |
Deselect Associate dimensions in the document preferences |
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Disassociate a dimension from a specific object |
Select the dimension, then select Disassociate from the context menu |
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Change adjoining dimensions into a single chain dimension object |
Select the dimensions, and then select Modify > Compose |
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Change a chain object into multiple dimensions |
Select the chain, and then select Modify > Decompose |
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