Use the Dimension Properties dialog to change the properties of the selected dimension.
To display the Dimension Properties dialog:
- When working in CAD mode, select the dimension whose properties you want to change.
- Select the View > Dimensions and Notes > Dimension Properties menu option or right-click in the CAD window and select Dimension Properties.
The following settings are available:
Font — Specify the font you want to use:
- User-Defined font — Select this option to select a specific font. Clicking the Set Font button displays the Font dialog. Use this dialog to select a specific font.. You can also specify the font's style (such as bold or italic) and its size.
- Default font — Select this option to use the default system font.
Text Height — If you have selected to use the default font, specify how you want the text height to be defined:
- Part Units — The text height is defined in part units.
- Screen Units — The text height is defined in screen units, assuming that Face window is maximized and the part boundaries are displayed entirely within the Face window (see Full View).
Arrow Angle — Specify the angle of the arrow.
Arrow Length — Specify the length of the arrow.
Separation Gap — Specify the distance between the geometric element and the dimension line.
Leader Length — Specify the length of the horizontal leader line. This applies only to Circular dimensions.
Decimal Places — Specify the number of decimal places used to display floating point numbers.
Use As Default — Click to set the properties on this dialog as the Default Dimension Properties for the current Face window.
Preview — Click to view how the properties you have set affect the display in the CAD window, without needing to close the dialog.
Cancel — Click to close the dialog without saving your changes.
OK — Click to save your changes and close the dialog.