This properties tab is available when using the properties option on one or more selected dimension lines. The Documentation Lines are the lines from the dimension arrow head to the item you are measuring. Use it to change the doc lines appearance.
When new dimensions are added the doc line values are taken from the Dimension Defaults.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: I or Alt+Enter
Default Menu: Edit
Command: Properties
Locating this option
Available from: Edit menu > Properties option
Available from: Context menu > Properties option
Available from: Shortcut key > I
Using Dimension Doc Lines Properties Dialog
Select any part of a dimension (or several dimensions) and enter properties. Choose the Doc Lines tab and the following dialog is shown:
If the dimension is locked, none of the following values can be changed. To unlock, switch to the Dimension tab, unlock the dimension and return to the Arrows tab.
Extend Line By
 | Use this to state how much the documentation line is extended past the arrow head. |
Line Start Gap
 | Use this to state how much the start of the documentation line is offset from the point you are measuring. For example, from the centre of a pad. |
Visible
States whether the documentation lines are visible at the start and end of the dimension.
Documentation Line Style
Choose the required line style for the doc lines from the list of line styles already defined in the design. These can be altered using the Technology option from the setup menu. The width for the selected style will be shown in the edit box.
If you do not know the name of the style then type the required line width in the width edit box. The style that matches the typed line width will be selected from the list. If no line style in the design matches the typed width then the line style name box will be left blank. Type the new name for the line style, or leave blank for the system to assign a default name for you.
Documentation lines can be drawn dotted or dashed by selecting a style with the appropriate pattern defined.
Related Properties Tabs
Dimension | Dimension Arrows | Dimension Text | Dimension Tolerance | Text Style
Related Topics
Dimension Defaults | Insert Dimension | Line Styles | Properties Overview