To change the properties of chain and baseline dimension
objects: Select the dimension object and choose Ungroup in the
Object menu. Then, double-click one of the dimension objects to
open the Dimensioning dialog box. You can also double-click a
dimension object with the Direct Selection tool to open the dialog
box without ungrouping the objects first.
To change the settings for dimensioning tools: Make sure
that no dimension objects are selected, then double-click a dimen-
sioning tool icon to open the Dimensioning dialog box.
1
Choose the type of dimensions you want to configure in the
Dimension Type pop-up menu. (If a dimension object was selected,
the object type appears in the pop-up menu).
2
In the Style area, adjust the settings for arrow placement, text
position, and text framing.
3
Choose the text alignment method in the Text Display pop-up
menu.
4
To configure leaders for linear and radial dimension objects,
select one of the following options in the Leading Character pop-up
menu:
Select this type
To configure these dimensioning tools
Angular
Angle
Radial
Radius, Diameter, Center
Linear
Horizontal, Vertical, Side, Horizontal Baseline,
Vertical Baseline, Horizontal Chain, Vertical
Chain, Perpendicular
Object Info
Area, Perimeter
None
Does not include a leader
Left
Includes a left-pointing leader
Right
Includes a right-pointing leader
Automatic
Applies to radial dimension objects only.
Includes a leader pointing left when dimension
object is left of the objects center, and a leader
pointing right when dimension object is aligned
with or right of the objects center.