Steps to Adjust Dimension Text Size in AutoCAD 2007
When working with dimensions in AutoCAD, ensuring that your dimension text size is appropriate is crucial for readability and accuracy in your designs. Below are detailed steps on how to modify the dimension text size in AutoCAD 2007.
Accessing the Dimension Style Manager
1. Navigate to the Dimension menu located at the top of the AutoCAD interface. Click on it to reveal the dropdown options.
2. Choose the “Style” option from the dropdown. This action will open the Dimension Style Manager window.
Creating a New Dimension Style
3. Once in the Dimension Style Manager, look for the “New” button and click on it. This will initiate the process of creating a new dimension style.
4. In the prompt that appears, assign a distinct name to your new dimension style. Choose an existing style to base your new style on by selecting it in the “Start With Style” dropdown menu.
5. Ensure that “Use For” is set to “All Dimensions” so the changes apply universally.
Modifying Text Height in the New Style
6. After creating the new dimension style, navigate to the “Text” tab within the Dimension Style Manager.
7. Here, you will see a setting labeled “Text height.” Input your desired text height value. If you want the text to scale with the dimension size, you can enter a value of 0.
8. Save your changes by clicking the “OK” button, which will take you back to the Dimension Style Manager.
Adjusting Units for Proper Display
9. To ensure that dimensions are displayed in the correct units, switch to the “Primary Units” tab in the Dimension Style Manager.
10. In the Suffix box, you can specify the unit. For example, to display millimeters, add “mm” at the end of your dimensions.
11. Set the appropriate Scale Factor according to your needs. For instance, to convert your measurements to millimeters when specifying in inches, set it to 25.4.
Applying the New Dimension Style
12. Once all settings are configured, click “Close” in the Dimension Style Manager.
13. To apply your new dimension style, select the dimensions in your drawing that you want to modify.
14. Right-click and choose the “Properties” option to access the properties palette, where you can select your new dimension style from the dropdown list.
FAQs
Q1: Why does my dimension text still appear small even after changing the settings?
A1: Ensure that the text height parameter in both the Dimension Style Manager and the Properties palette is set correctly. The dimension style’s text height should ideally be set to 0 for universal control.
Q2: How can I revert to the default dimension settings if needed?
A2: You can return to the Dimension Style Manager, select the default style, and click “Modify.” From there, reset any parameters as needed without saving the modified styles.
Q3: Is it possible to create multiple dimension styles for different purposes?
A3: Yes, you can create multiple dimension styles tailored to different applications or scales. Simply follow the same steps to create new styles based on your requirements.
