Dimension settings

Dimension settings are saved in a dimension style. Dimension entities are created using the settings in the current dimension style.

The DIMSTYLE command creates and modifies dimension styles, through the Drawing Explorer.

The -DIMSTYLE command creates and modifies dimension styles at the Command line.

A dimension style consists of six settings groups

  • Lines and Arrows
  • Text
  • Fit
  • Primary Units
  • Alternate Units
  • Tolerances

To list the current status of the dimension variables

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Click the Dimension Variable Status tool button () on the Dimensions toolbar.
      • Choose Dimension Variable Status in the Dimensions menu.

    A list of all dimension variables displays in the Command line.

  2. Press the F2 function key to open the BricsCAD Prompt History window.
  3. Press Enter to continue the listing.
  4. Press the F2 function key to close the BricsCAD Prompt History window.