Dimension boxes

[Eamonn]

Hello,

 

when I dimension something the actual numbers appear above the line. For tidiness/presentation I drag each box down on to the line. Is there a way to preset this up so that the box/numbers are always on the box?

 

Also are there ways to preset dimension preferences. eg... The leader lines are removed, decimal places, etc...

 

Thanks.

[Tom W.]

Yes in the Dimension Tool click on the 'Dim Std' drop down then 'Custom Standards...' + in the 'Custom Dimensions' dialog click on 'New...' to create a new Custom Dimension Standard then click on 'Edit...' to open the 'Edit Custom Dimension Standard' dialog where you can set things up exactly as you want them, including having the text on the line

 

Also look at Document Settings>Units

[Eamonn]

Thanks, that's great.

 

Is there a way to save my new Dim Standard to all furture drawings? I only ask because I opened a new document and my new "Dim Std" was not available. I would like for it to be always available going forward.

 

[Tom W.]

You can import a dim std from one file into another file but best thing is to save it in a template file then it's always there when you open the template 

Edited December 18, 2021 by Tom W.

[Eamonn]

Great, thanks again.

 

I will set up a template file.👍