Dimension properties

Angle brackets

The angle brackets < > represent the dimension value. You can type additional text before or after the angle brackets, or you can eliminate the angle brackets.

To type multi-line text, press and hold Ctrl and press Enter.

Dimension display

The current dimension value.

Degree

Enters a degree symbol (°) into the text.

Diameter

Enters a diameter symbol (Ø) into the text.

Plus/Minus

Enters a plus/minus symbol (±) into the text.

Default

Restores the dimension value to its default setting.

Arrows

Specifies dimension arrow placement.

Natural

If the space between the two dimension lines is not large enough, arrows will be placed outside of the dimension lines.

Outside

Arrows are forced outside the dimension lines.

Inside

Arrows are forced inside the dimension lines.

Style

Sets the dimension style.

Property Overrides

Replaces style settings with specified settings for the selected dimension or leader.

Save As New Style

Saves the current dimension settings as a new dimension style.

Edit Style

Opens the dialog to allow changing the settings for the dimension style associated with the selected dimension.

Match

Matches the properties of another dimension.