DIMTAD System Variable

Type: Integer
Saved in:Drawing
Initial value:0


Controls vertical position of text in relation to the dimension line.

0 Centers the dimension text between the extension lines.
1 Places the dimension text above the dimension line except when the dimension line is not horizontal and text inside the extension lines is forced horizontal (DIMTIH = 1). The distance from the dimension line to the baseline of the lowest line of text is the current DIMGAP value.
2 Places the dimension text on the side of the dimension line farthest away from the defining points.
3 Places the dimension text to conform to a Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) representation.