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Dimension text

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I can't seem to find a way to have my dimension text vertical (parallel to the dimension Lines) instead of the standar horizontal way.
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I think it is the standard to make the text parallel to the dim. line. So can you show in a picture what you problem is?

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Do you use à template? Is yes which one? If no what selection do you make in terms of the standard?

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Hi Mark,

For now I wasn’t using any template.

I’m trying to create my own template :lol: but this is one of the things I couldn’t change.

When I use Free A3 Horizontal mm the text is vertically reading, but still I want my dimension in the middle of the line, not above the line :D
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That' s not a problem. This setting you can find in either the application options (Tools-options-dimension) or in the document properties (file-properties) if you find it in this last one you have to set it when your template is empty and open. Set the setting and save your template in config\template

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Hi. When I have been creating a draft document. I set the text direction with Tools-Dimension Style-Advanced Options then check box Text Direction and highlite what I want for length and angle.
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Yes but we are talking version 6.14 not version 7.x [emoji3]
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Ahh my bad, I did wonder.
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Still havn't found the right way :roll:
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When using the Modify Element (wrench tool) I can change it like the PrintScreen. But when using Tools>Options>Dimensions there is no such option.
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