Dimension Line is extending outside Dimension Extension Lines


  Product: MicroStation  
  Version: V8i, CONNECT  
  Environment: N\A  
  Area: Dimensions  
  Subarea: Dim Styles  

Problem

Dimension Line is extending beyond the Dimension Extension Lines

Solution

The Dimension Styles Fit Options, 'Text/Terminator' or 'Min. Leader' needs to be adjusted, either by reducing the 'Min. Leader' value or changing the 'Text Terminator; to 'Term: Inside'

  1. Open the Dimension Styles dialog 
  2. Select the Dimension Style 'Style (none)'
  3. Select the 'Advanced tab' and expand the 'Graphics' 'Fit Options' section
  4. Change the 'Text/Terminator to 'Term Inside' (Or adjust Min.Leader value)
  5. Select the Change Dimension tool and in the Tool Settings dialog select the Dimension Style 'Style (none)'
  6. Select the Dimension in the design to change

 Note: If wishing to change all Dimensions placed using a particular Dimension Style, then in the Dimension Styles dialog select the Style and adjust its Properties and Save.

See Also

MicroStation - Dimension Style Terminator settings and DWG - Communities

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