Variable: DIMALTU


Specifies the text format for alternate units. Following are the available text formats with their corresponding values:

 

Value Text format
1 Scientific
2 Decimal
3 Engineering
4 Architectural (stacked)
5 Fractional (stacked)
6 Architectural
7 Fractional
8 Windows Desktop

 

To change the text format for alternate units, type DIMALTU in the command bar and enter the new value. You can also choose Settings > Dimension Settings > Alternate Units, and in the Format For Text list, select a format.

Type:     Integer

Saved:     In the drawing file

Range:     1 - 8

Default:     2

 
3D Array
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