Control the Display of Dimension Units

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Control the Display of Dimension Units

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To add and format alternate units

1. Click Dimension menu Dimension Style.At the Command prompt, enter dimstyle.
2. In the Dimension Style Manager, select the style you want to change. Click Modify.
3. In the Modify Dimension Style dialog box, Alternate Units tab, select Display Alternate Units.
4. Under Alternate Units
   • Select a unit format from the list.
   • Select a precision value for the alternate units.
   • Enter any prefix and suffix for the displayed dimension, including a space character if you want a gap between the dimension and the prefix or suffix.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Close to exit the Dimension Style Manager.

 Toolbar: Dimension or Styles 

 Command entry: DIMSTYLE