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    DIMTXTDIRECTION (System Variable)

    Specifies the reading direction of the dimension text.

    Type:Integer
    Saved in:Drawing
    Initial value:0

    Value

    Description

    0

    Displays dimension text in a Left-to-Right reading style

    1

    Displays dimension text in a Right-to-Left reading style

    Related Concepts

    • About Fitting Dimension Text Within Extension Lines

    Related Reference

    • Commands for Creating Leaders
    • Commands for Dimension Text
    • Commands for Modifying Dimension Text

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