Dimension Preferences

Click the Dimensions tab to set the dimension preferences.

 

Parameter	Description
Associate dimensions	Associates dimensions with the applicable objects. When a dimension is associated with an object, the dimension automatically updates when the object it is applied to is modified. For more information about associative dimensioning, see Dimensioning.
Auto associate	Select this option to automatically associate a dimension to the top-most object when more than one object shares a dimension endpoint
Create dimensions in dimension class	Assigns dimensions to the Dimension class as they are created (default setting). If deselected, created dimensions are assigned to the active class.
Dimension Standard	Select the default Dimension Standard to use. Alternatively, click Custom to add a custom dimension standard (see Using Custom Dimension Standards).
Dimension Slash	Sets the desired Thickness of the slash at each end of a dimension, in points, mils, or millimeters

Default dimension standards are presented in the following table.

 

Standard	Description	Text Placement		Marker Style		Text Rotation
		Above Dim. Line	Within Dim. Line	Slash	Arrow	Aligned	Horiz.
Arch	Architectural Standards	X		X		X
ASME	American Society of Mechanical Engineers		X		X		X
BSI	British Standards Institute	X			X	X
DIN	German Standards	X			X	X
ISO	International Standards Organization	X			X	X
JIS	Japanese Standards	X			X	X
SIA	Swiss Standards	X		X		X
ASME Dual Side By Side	American Society of Mechanical Engineers		X		X		X
ASME Dual Stacked	American Society of Mechanical Engineers		X		X		X