How to Reverse Dimension Text in AutoCAD?

Understanding How to Reverse Dimension Text in AutoCAD

Reversing dimension text in AutoCAD can enhance the clarity of your drawings. This guide outlines various methods to adjust and manipulate dimension text effectively.

Method 1: Flipping Dimension Text

1. Select the Dimension: Click on the dimension whose text you wish to flip.
2. Access the Flip Option: Look for the text grip, which appears near the dimension text.
3. Flip the Text: Click on the “Flip Text to Opposite Side of Dimension Grip” tool. This automatically moves the text to the opposite side of the dimension line.

Method 2: Using the Rotate Dimension Text Tool

1. Select the Dimension: Click on the dimension to highlight it.
2. Activate the Rotate Tool: Navigate to the "Dimensions" toolbar and find the “Rotate Dimension Text” button.
3. Specify Angle: Input the desired rotation angle when prompted. This enables you to adjust the orientation of the text to your preference.
4. Select Dimensions: Click on the specific dimensions you want to modify, then press Enter.

Method 3: Manual Adjustment through Grips

1. Choose the Dimension: Highlight the dimension text by clicking on it.
2. Use Text Grip: Hover over the text grip until a menu appears.
3. Select Move with Leader: Choose “Move with Leader” from the grip menu. This allows you to relocate the text independently from the dimension line.

Method 4: Flipping Text Upside Down

1. Access Text Tools: Open the Express Tools tab and navigate to the Text panel.
2. Find Rotate Tool: Click the dropdown arrow beside the Modify Text option, and select “Rotate”.
3. Use Command Line: For command line users, simply type TORIENT and hit Enter to invoke the rotate tool.
4. Specify Rotation: Input the angle you desire to flip the text upside down.

FAQs

What causes text to rotate unexpectedly in AutoCAD?

Text might rotate due to the text style aligning itself with the layout’s orientation. Changes to the User Coordinate System (UCS) after placing dimension can alter the visual output of text.

How do I return dimension text to its original position?

Select the dimension text, hover over the text grip, and choose the “Reset Text Position” option. This reverts the text back to its original alignment.

What should I do if dimension text mirrors incorrectly in AutoCAD?

To prevent text from mirroring, ensure that the text is created as an attribute within a block instead of as regular text. Check the Attribute Definition dialog box and disable the “Constant” option in the Mode section.