To Create a Custom Dimension Style (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

The AutoCAD Mechanical toolset workflow for creating custom dimensions styles is different from the workflow typically used in AutoCAD.

1. At the Command prompt, enter AMOPTIONS.
2. In the Options dialog box, click the AM:Standards tab.
3. In the Standard Elements list, double-click Dimension. The Dimension Settings dialog box appears.
4. In the Base Dimension Style edit box, enter a name for the custom dimension style, and then click Edit.
5. In The Edit Dimension Styles dialog box, select the type of dimension to change, and then choose Modify.
6. In the displayed dialog box, make your necessary entries and click OK until all dialog boxes close.