Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
You've seen how dimension text is attached to the dimension line so that when the text is
moved, the dimension line follows. You may encounter situations in which you want to move the
text independently of the dimension line. The following steps show how you can separate dimen-
sion text from its dimension line. These steps also show how you can change a single dimension's
style settings:
1. Click the dimension you want to edit to expose its grips.
2. On the Properties Inspector palette, scroll down the list of properties until you see the Fit
category. If you don't see a list of options under Fit, click the disclosure triangle next to Fit.
3. Scroll farther down the list until you see the Text Movement option to the left of the Text
Movement listing, and then click this option.
4. Click the arrow that appears next to Keep Dim Line With Text listing to open the pop-up
menu; then select the Move Text, Add Leader option (Figure 11.20).
FIGURE 11.20
Select the Move
Text, Add Leader
option.
In the Properties Inspector palette, the Move Text, Add Leader option in the Text Movement
listing of the Fit category lets you move the dimension text independently of the dimension
line. It also draws a leader from the dimension line to the text. Another option—Move Text, No
Leader—does the same thing but doesn't include a leader. You can also set these options for a
dimension style by using the Text Placement options in the Fit tab of the New Dimension Style
or Modify Dimension Style dialog box.
As you can see from these steps, the Properties Inspector palette gives you access to many
of the settings you saw for setting up dimension styles. The main difference here is that the
Properties Inspector affects only the dimensions you've selected.
PLACING DIMENSIONS OVER HATCH PATTERNS
If a hatch pattern or solid fi ll completely covers a dimension, you can use the TEXTTOFRONT com-
mand to have AutoCAD draw the dimension over the hatch or solid fi ll.
 
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