You can adjust the length of the dimension extension lines in dimension properties in an open drawing. You can also adjust the extension line length using advanced options.
You can load the dimension properties file where you have the correct setting when you add automatic dimensions on view level.
- Open a drawing and double-click a dimension.
- Go to the General tab of the Dimensions dialog box.
- Select an option from the Short extension line list:
Options
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Description
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No
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Yes
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Use this option to create extension lines all of the same length:
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On grid lines only
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Use this option to use the short extension line automatically if a dimension line falls on a grid line. Elsewhere the extension line will be as usual.
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- Save your setting in a properties file for later use.
- Click Modify.
- To adjust the extension line lengths, go to and set the following advanced options. These advanced options adjust the extension line length in relation to the text size: