Prerequisites
You know the difference between standard and extended component dimensions from the previous step.
Steps
1.) Review the available dimension layout operations. The Dimension Settings group provides layout-specific operations. The default layout comes from the prototype DWG.
Change the first dimension extension line
Change the second dimension extension line
Change the first arrowhead symbol
Change the second arrowhead symbol
Change the horizontal position of the selected
Change the vertical position of the selected dimension / dimensions
Change the horizontal dimension text position
Change the vertical dimension text position
Show disabled / switched off dimensions
Reset the selected dimension arrangement
Activate all dimensions
2.) Set extension lines at the right level. Extension line settings can be set for a single dimension, a single view frame, an individual sheet, or all drawing sheets — via the Properties of the corresponding level. A specific hierarchy applies, so not every dimension needs to be defined individually.
3.) Switch the Dimensions Settings property to Individual. Dimension text heights and dimension chain distances can be edited via the Properties of the selected view frame or sheet — first switch the Dimensions Settings property value to Individual.
4.) Adjust the values, and reset or recalculate if needed. Adapt the text height and chain distance values via the corresponding properties. You can reset your changes by selecting the previous default again. If the drawing doesn't fully reset, use the Recalculate project button under the Project tab.
Result
You know the available dimension layout operations, how the extension-line setting hierarchy lets you configure once at the right level, and how to adjust (and reset or recalculate) dimension text heights and chain distances.
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