You can manage and create dimension styles using the Style manager. For more on the Style Manager see The Style Manager Palette. In the Style Manager, there is one style, "Standard," listed under "Dimension styles.".
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1. You can change the "Standard" style, but if you want to preserve this style, make sure "Standard" is highlighted, then click Create New.
2. Assign a name or accept the default.
This creates a new which is a copy of "Standard."
3. To change the current wall dimension to the new style, open its Properties to the General page.
Dimension styles can control all of the properties of your dimensions, They are also automatically imported from DWG files.
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