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    DIMDEC (System Variable)

    Sets the number of decimal places displayed for the primary units of a dimension.

    Type:Integer
    Saved in:Drawing
    Initial value:4 (imperial) or 2 (metric)

    The precision is based on the units or angle format you have selected. Specified value is applied to angular dimensions when DIMADEC is set to -1.

    Related Concepts

    • About Controlling the Display of Dimension Units

    Related Reference

    • Commands for Angular Dimensions
    • Commands for Dimension Units Formatting

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