Preferences Dimensions

Specify how you want dimensions to appear on the plan.

USA/Metric options specify the units of measurement to use in dimensions

(this does not switch between modes)

Dimension Fonts select the font size and attributes to use in dimensions.

Dimension text  You can specify whether you want the dimension numbers to be:

• In-line with the dimension
• Above the line
• Always run right to left.

(dimension text will always run right to left on angled dimensions.)

Use Standard Arrows   This is the default. Dimensions will be started and ended with arrows pointing to reference lines that are drawn perpendicular to the dimension line.  (<----   ---->)

Use Abscissa Ends   Dimensions will be drawn with "Abscissa" lines drawn at 45░ to reference lines that are drawn perpendicular to the dimension line. ( /----    ----/)

Note:    You can change this setting on existing dimensions by selecting the dimension and clicking Properties.

Dimension Line Style

• Use Line Style as Drawn (the dimension will use the line style current when drawn)
• Always use solid lines  (forces the use of solid lines)
• Never use thick dimension lines  (overrides the dimension line style if it is thicker than one pixel)