Subject: Controlling line settings

You can control settings affecting dimension lines, extension lines, and center marks. Any changes you make affect the current dimension style. The image tile on the right side of the Dimension Styles dialog box shows the appearance of the dimensions based on the current dimension style settings.        

 

A   Extend past dimension.

B   Baseline offset.

C   Offset from origin.

To set the color for dimension lines    

   1   Do one of the following to choose Dimension Styles Manager ():   

   On the ribbon, choose Annotate > Dimension Styles Manager (in Dimensions).

   On the menu, choose Dimensions > Dimension Styles Manager or choose Format > Dimension Styles Manager.

   On the Dimensioning or Styles toolbar, click the Dimension Styles Manager tool.

   Type setdim and then press Enter.

   2   Click the Lines tab.

   3   Make your selections.

   4   Click OK.

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