Using Custom Dimension Standards

Custom dimension standards can be created in the current file or imported from another drawing file.

Creating a Custom Dimension Standard

To create a custom dimension standard:

1.	Select File > Document Settings > Document Preferences.

The Document Preferences dialog box opens.

2.	Click the Dimensions tab.

3.	Click Custom.

The Custom Dimensions dialog box opens.

4.	Click New.

The Assign Name dialog box opens.

5.	Enter a name for this dimension standard and click OK.

6.	Select the new dimension from the Standards list and click Edit.

The Custom Dimension dialog box opens. Enter the desired values for the display of dimensions, and then click OK.

Parameter	Description
Dimension line distances	Specifies the dimension line distances for linear, radial, and ordinate dimensions
Note: Distances are in	Displays the drawing units currently in use for the file
Tolerance Size	Sets the size of the tolerance in relation to the dimension text
Witness Lines	Applies witness lines to dimensions; when deselected, witness lines are hidden
Fixed Witness Line Length	Allows the setting of a fixed length for witness lines
Dimensions Always Inside	Sets dimension values to always display between the witness lines
Linear Markers	Select the marker attributes for use with linear dimension markers (see Setting Default Marker Types).
Other Markers	Select the marker attributes for use with other dimension markers (see Setting Default Marker Types).
Text Rotation	Sets how text is handled when a dimension is rotated; text can be horizontal, aligned, or horizontal/vertical
Align Vertical Text Left	When a dimension is placed vertically, keeps the text to the left of the dimension line
SIA Format Numbers	Sets all numbers to use the SIA format; not available when a dual layout is selected
Layout	Sets whether dimensions display as single values, dual - side by side, or dual - stacked
Dual view	If a dual layout is selected, specify whether both dimensions are shown, primary only, or secondary only

7.	Select the new standard from the Dimension Standards list, and then click OK.

Editing a Custom Dimension Standard

To edit a custom dimension standard:

1.	Select File > Document Settings > Document Preferences.

The Document Preferences dialog box opens.

2.	Click the Dimensions tab.

3.	Click Custom.

The Custom Dimensions dialog box opens; select the custom standard to edit.

4.	Click Edit.

The Custom Dimension dialog box opens.

5.	Enter desired edits and click OK.

Deleting a Custom Dimension Standard

To delete a custom dimension standard:

1.	Select File > Document Settings > Document Preferences.

The Document Preferences dialog box opens.

2.	Click the Dimensions tab.

3.	Click Custom.

The Custom Dimensions dialog box opens; select the custom standard to delete.

4.	Click Delete.

The Replace Dimension dialog box opens.

5.	Select a new standard to use for existing dimensions in the drawing file, and then click OK.

Renaming a Custom Dimension Standard

To rename a custom dimension standard:

1.	Select File > Document Settings > Document Preferences.

The Document Preferences dialog box opens.

2.	Click the Dimensions tab.

3.	Click Custom.

The Custom Dimensions dialog box opens; select the custom standard to rename.

4.	Click Rename.

The Assign Name dialog box opens.

5.	Enter a new name for this dimension standard and click OK.

Importing a Custom Dimension Standard

To import a custom dimension standard:

1.	Select File > Document Settings > Document Preferences.

The Document Preferences dialog box opens.

2.	Click the Dimensions tab.

3.	Click Custom.

The Custom Dimensions dialog box opens.

4.	Click Import.

The standard Open dialog box displays.

5.	Select the file from which the dimension standard will be imported and click Open.

The Select Item dialog box opens.

6.	Select the dimension standard to import and click OK.

The imported dimension displays in the Custom Dimensions dialog box for the current drawing file.

Replacing a Dimension Standard

Replace any default or custom dimension standard with another default or custom dimension standard.

To replace a dimension standard:

1.	Select File > Document Settings > Document Preferences.

The Document Preferences dialog box opens.

2.	Click the Dimensions tab.

3.	Click Custom.

The Custom Dimensions dialog box opens; select the standard to replace.

4.	Click Replace.

The Replace Dimension Standards dialog box opens.

5.	Select the dimension standard to be replaced in the Replace list and select the desired dimension standard in the with list. Click OK.

The new dimension standard replaces dimensions created with the previous standards, and is used for any newly dimensioned objects.