{"id":15973,"date":"2025-12-09T14:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/?p=15973"},"modified":"2025-12-09T14:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:01:16","slug":"autocad-dimension-settings-tuesday-tips-with-frank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/autocad-dimension-settings-tuesday-tips-with-frank\/","title":{"rendered":"AutoCAD Dimension Settings: Tuesday Tips With Frank"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s nothing I love more than presenting an exciting topic to our Tuesday Tip readers, so today I\u2019m talking about AutoCAD Dimension Settings. By my count, there are 95 dimension variables. So, sit back and relax, as I work my way through them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m kidding. I\u2019ll be touching on very small percentage of what I consider to be some of most important. Plus, I\u2019ll be using their description from the Modify Dimension Style dialog, instead of the actual dimension variable name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, most of us never think about the variables that make up your dimension style. And, if set up right, there should be no reason for you to do so. Outside of choosing a different style to use, you may not even be aware of what the Modify Dim Style dialog looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s you, you\u2019re in luck. The animation below cycles through the seven tabs at the top of the dialog. You should also note that in each tab, there is a preview box in each, always in the same place, the upper right corner. If you\u2019re of a certain experience level like me, you\u2019ll know what a big deal that is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_1.gif\" data-lbwps-width=\"608\" data-lbwps-height=\"564\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_1-300x278.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_1.gif\" alt=\"Screenshot of Dimension Settings\" class=\"wp-image-15974\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-important-stuff-about-autocad-dimension-settings\">The Important Stuff About AutoCAD Dimension Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d say at least 90% of the AutoCAD Dimension Settings you\u2019ll find in the Modify dialog control what the dimension object looks like. What terminators are you using? What\u2019s the gap between the object and the dimension line? Where and how is the dimension\u2019s text place? Things like that. Others control how they function, and the settings I\u2019ll be talking about fall into that category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, in the Text tab, is the text style. The currently active text style may not necessarily match the style that the dim style uses. They are not connected, so it\u2019s important that they match \u2013 if that\u2019s what you want. I\u2019ve seen it both ways (usually matching). I\u2019ve been around the CAD block long enough to have worn a path, so in general, I\u2019ve seen it all \u2013 or at least a whole lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below that, you\u2019ll find Text Height. This setting goes directly to your CAD Standard. It\u2019s the actual height of the dimension text. 3\/32\u201d and 1\/8\u201d are extremely common when using Imperial units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_2.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"296\" data-lbwps-height=\"287\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_2.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of AutoCAD Dimension Settings Text Height and Text Style\" class=\"wp-image-15978\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next two settings are directly responsible for how your dimensioning method functions. The oldest method (yet still in use today), is to place your dimensions into model space, scaled up to the intended plot scale of the model, where the scale is the inverse value of the drawing\u2019s scale. For instance, if the scale is to be 1\/8\u201d=1\u2019-0\u201d when plotted, the inverse scale would be 96. That\u2019s the overall scale setting that we see in the next image. That means all of your dimension features get scaled up 96 times, so that when it gets plotted to scale, everything will be the right size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like I said, that method is about as old as AutoCAD itself, literally before paper space, so all we had was scaling up the dimensions in model space (which didn\u2019t even have that name until paper space came along). It was either that, or draw the model to scale as you would have done in the days of board drafting. Not really an optimal solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we have more modern methods. If you want to use Annotative dimensions, this is where you\u2019ll set it to do so. Checking the Annotative box will disable the two radio buttons below it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the scale of the paper space viewport to control the feature scaling, choose the top radio button. If you want to go old school, this is where you\u2019ll enter the scale value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_3.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"382\" data-lbwps-height=\"356\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_3-300x280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_3.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of feature scaling in AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-15982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_3.jpg 382w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_3-300x280.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next one is found in the Primary Units tab. This is typically a point of confusion for new users. Quite simply, the units used in your dimension style do not automatically correspond to the overall units defined in your drawing. If you want them to match, which you probably do, you have to set them here as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom is Measurement scale. Typically, since you\u2019re drawing at 1:1 scale, you\u2019ll leave this at 1.0. But if your drawing is drawn to scale for some reason, let\u2019s say it\u2019s a tiny part, and you\u2019ve scaled it up 2x, you\u2019d want to set the scale factor to .50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_4.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"325\" data-lbwps-height=\"361\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_4-270x300.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_4.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of measurement scale in AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-15985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_4.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_4-270x300.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you use Alternate Units in your dimensions? If you do, chances are that it\u2019s probably metric. You\u2019ll need to turn the feature on in the Alternate Units tab using the checkbox at the top. Then make sure the multiplier is set correctly. By default it\u2019s already set to 25.4 for metric. If you\u2019re using something else, this is where you\u2019ll set that value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_5.jpg\" data-lbwps-width=\"599\" data-lbwps-height=\"324\" data-lbwps-srcsmall=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_5-300x162.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_5.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of multiplier in AutoCAD\" class=\"wp-image-15990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_5.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com/blogs\/autocad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/12\/09\/Dim-Settings_5-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-one-more-thing-about-autocad-dimension-settings\">One More Thing About AutoCAD Dimension Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s one other dimension variable that is very important, but it\u2019s not part of your dimension style. It\u2019s a system variable called DIMASSOC. It can be set to either 0, 1, or 2. The default is 2. That means that the definition points of the dimension object are associated to the object\u2019s geometric points. Stretch the object, and the dimension updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A setting of 1 does not associate the dimension to the geometry, and 0 (zero) creates in essence an exploded dimension. I\u2019m not sure why you\u2019d want to do that, but you do you. This variable is saved in the drawing, so it\u2019s not one of those set it once and it stays that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-ahead\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For my next Tuesday Tips, I\u2019ll be looking at editing existing dimensions. In fact, while discussing dimensioning variables here, along with various methods, I\u2019ve got another topic in mind for you. After that, I\u2019ll discuss some of the more important things you should find in your CAD Standards, so stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-tuesday-tips\">More Tuesday Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our whole\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/blogs\/autocad\/tag\/tuesday-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuesday Tips series<\/a>\u00a0for ideas on how to make AutoCAD work for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing I love more than presenting an exciting topic to our Tuesday Tip readers, so today I\u2019m talking about AutoCAD Dimension Settings. By my count, there are 95 dimension variables. So, sit back and relax, as I work my way through them all. I\u2019m kidding. 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